The AAOIFI is a non-profit organization established to maintain and promote Shari'ah standards for Islamic financial institutions.  ( 15 min )

Our comprehensive guide to the American Express Membership Rewards program.  ( 24 min )

Corporate sustainability refers to corporations delivering goods and services in a sustainable manner. It has three parts: environmental, social, and economic.  ( 21 min )

The supply-side theory, or supply-side economics, holds that economic growth is stimulated through fiscal policies designed to increase the supply of goods and services.  ( 19 min )

The Institute of Internal Auditors offers certification, education, and research for professionals evaluating an organization's operations and controls.  ( 14 min )

Structural unemployment is a longer-lasting form of unemployment caused by fundamental shifts in an economy.  ( 23 min )

With a potential recession looming in 2023, we look for those names with the best chances of continuing to raise their payouts irrespective of economic conditions.  ( 18 min )

(Bloomberg) -- There wasn’t much sunshine in the stack of Wall Street forecasts that predicted 2023 would bring a global economic contraction and rough going for risk assets. But as January trading picks up steam, a small cadre of optimists is breaking away from consensus and betting a soft landing can deliver market gains.Most Read from BloombergMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Billion in 2019 DealTrump’s Troubles Mount  ( 48 min )

A $10 million nest egg will pay for a comfortable retirement for the majority of retirement savers. However, whether that much is enough to fund any specific retiree's golden years depends on a number of factors. This includes pre-retirement lifestyle … Continue reading → The post Is $10 Million Enough to Retire? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Giving money to a good cause can lift our spirits, but can it also lift our tax burden? What about if we're not donating to a charity, but to a church? Church, synagogue and mosque donations are tax-deductible, as long as … Continue reading → The post Are Church Donations Tax-Deductible? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

On Tuesday the IRS announced its annual adjustments to the standard deduction and tax brackets for the 2023 tax year. They are a considerable increase over 2022. This is a response to ongoing inflation, which has the effect of eroding … Continue reading → The post Inflation Tax Adjustments For 2023: What You Need to Know appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

If you have a high net worth, one of the most powerful tools available to you is a trust. They can help you pass your wealth to your heirs and may be able to shield your money from creditors. However, … Continue reading → The post 6 Trusts for High-Net-Worth Estate Planning appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

A living trust is a common solution for many people with estate planning needs. However, few people know about its tax-filing requirements. Generally, any trust with at least $600 in annual income must file a federal return. But for a … Continue reading → The post Does a Living Trust Need to File a Tax Return? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

While GE HealthCare will deliver better growth as a stand-alone, the new company’s valuation looks stretched and its leverage is high.  ( 24 min )

There be could be some short-term pain for Bed Bath & Beyond's rivals.  ( 47 min )

Morgan Stanley analysts were sure Carvana stock would hit $430 a share and the crypto faithful believed Bitcoin would top $1 million.  ( 50 min )

The finance icon doesn't mince words when it comes to debt.  ( 48 min )

The Chinese billionaire entrepreneur is taking a step further away from the business empire he created decades ago.  ( 24 min )

Officials with the U.S. Department of Justice's Eastern District of New York and the Securities and Exchange Commission are examining transfers between Digital Currency Group and Genesis, one of its subsidiaries, a report late Friday said.  ( 45 min )

After a strong second half of 2022, the demand picture in 2023 is less clear, meaning investors may need to be more selective when it comes to picking global airline stocks.  ( 21 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Jack Ma is giving up controlling rights of Ant Group Co., as the billionaire further retreats from his online empire following China’s unprecedented tech crackdown. Most Read from BloombergMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Billion in 2019 DealTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarMorphe Brand Once Valued at $2 Billion Closi  ( 47 min )

The S&P 500 had its best week since November. Reports from JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America will be among those that could confirm the rally—or send shares sliding.  ( 22 min )

With rates rising, biotech has faded. Investors have favored the pharma stalwarts. Bank of America’s drug analyst Geoff Meacham runs through the one’s to watch and a few to avoid. Plus: Could it be another banner year for Devon Energy?  ( 22 min )

GE HealthCare Technologies is currently being valued at a discount to its peers, not surprising since it just started trading this past week. But for GE investors, the combination of GE HeathCare and the rest of GE is already a plus.  ( 22 min )

The homegoods retailer announced earlier this week it had “substantial doubt” it can continue. That may cause a headache for its landlords.  ( 22 min )

Stocks of all the oil giants did very nicely in 2022. But investors valued the two U.S. giants more highly than their U.K. counterparts. The reason may lie in how the companies are transitioning to renewable energy.  ( 22 min )

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Hoe meer groene energie we opwekken, hoe meer we van die energie zullen moeten opslaan. In de serie Koplopers bezoekt NU.nl deze winter projecten die ons een kijkje in de toekomst van duurzame energieopslag geven. In dit deel: kassen verwarmen met heet water dat honderden meters onder de grond is opgeslagen.  ( 4 min )

Ben je op zoek naar een nieuwe smartphone, maar heb je een krap budget? Tweakers bekijkt regelmatig het aanbod aan telefoons in de categorie tot 350 euro.  ( 5 min )

Een aantal nieuwe, vaak buitenlandse financiële dienstverleners biedt hier gratis bankdiensten aan. Denk aan overboeken, betalen, beperkt cash geld opnemen en een (virtuele) bankpas. Is dat handig en betrouwbaar? En waar moet je op letten als je met zo'n nieuwe, gratis bank in zee gaat?  ( 6 min )

Met de krapte op de arbeidsmarkt zou je denken dat werkgevers mensen maar wat graag een vast contract willen geven. Maar nee: Nederlands is nog steeds Europees kampioen in flexwerk. En dat blijft voorlopig nog wel even zo.  ( 3 min )

AbbVie Inc. lowered its outlook for the quarter and year late Friday for research and development expenses and milestone payments to partners.  ( 24 min )

The electric-vehicle leader has been hammered by China lockdowns, a possible recession, and CEO Musk’s antics at Twitter. But the company has real strengths and cheap shares.  ( 21 min )

With Scorpio leading the pack, these are the 5 biggest oil tanker companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 14 min )

The new year is bringing new momentum for Verizon Communications Inc.'s stock.  ( 24 min )

As CES 2023 draws to a close this weekend much of the attention in the chip world was lauded on companies like Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and Nvidia Corp....  ( 26 min )

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The company's new inspection facility was slated to bring hundreds of jobs to this West Valley city. Now, it's unlikely the company will build the project as it faces potential bankruptcy.  ( 16 min )

It’s no secret that the tech sector took a pounding in last year’s bearish market. In fact, the tech-heavy NASDAQ index lost more than 33% during 2022, leading the way in the market decline. But savvy investors have long bet that what goes down must come back up. Daniel Ives, Wedbush’s well-known tech bull, sees reasons for hope in the tech sector in 2023. In fact, he sees the sector making a significant bounce, and, at least in part, he credits the current downturn for setting up that possibili  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A pattern has persisted in stocks the past year. A downdraft steepens, sellers get the selling out of their systems, and the market is left poised for an often-powerful jump.Most Read from BloombergMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Billion in 2019 DealTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarMorphe Brand Once Valued at $2 Bill  ( 48 min )

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway could be subject to a 15% minimum tax on unrealized gains in its $300 billion equity portfolio.  ( 22 min )

CrowdStrike director Roxanne Austin bought $2.5 million of the embattled shares of the security-software firm in the last week of 2022.  ( 22 min )

Stocks and bonds rally in response to December jobs data showing modest wage growth, while investors look past higher-than-expected 223,000 new job gains.  ( 24 min )

The best-performing sector in the stock market last year is finding itself under pressure in 2023.  ( 22 min )

Historical data shows there is a high chance that the U.S. stock market may record a return of 20% or more this year after the three major indexes closed...  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Brazil’s state-controlled oil giant Petrobras should abandon planned divestments in refining and natural gas and expand in those areas instead, according to a detailed report from President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s transition team.Most Read from BloombergMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Billion in 2019 DealTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceMorphe Brand Once Valued at $2 Bill  ( 47 min )

This name is one the world's largest producers of copper, iron ore and coal.  ( 10 min )

(Bloomberg) -- International Business Machines Corp. dropped from the top spot for US patents in 2022, the first time in decades Big Blue hasn’t claimed the most in a year, signaling a strategy shift at the longtime intellectual property leader.Most Read from BloombergMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Billion in 2019 DealTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These D  ( 47 min )

The fall of FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried is the single largest event to ever rock crypto. But their undoing was years in the making. Here's how it happened.  ( 49 min )

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The core ARK Innovation ETF run by Wood fell 67% last year. But she remains staunchly bullish on the likes of Tesla, Zoom, and Roku.  ( 22 min )

Tech stocks are positioned to fall again in 2023 as the U.S. Federal Reserve continues interest rate hikes to slow inflation  ( 48 min )

Here's how Wall Street reacted to today's jobs report.  ( 50 min )

Baxter International Inc (NYSE: BAX) announced spinning off its Renal Care and Acute Therapies global business unit into an independent, publicly traded company. The new kidney care company will benefit from its existing product portfolio, diverse footprint, commercial operations, and service capabilities that support its therapies delivered in the home, clinics, and intensive care unit. Related: Baxter Q3 Performance underwhelms Investors, FY22 Guidance Lags Consensus. The business will operate  ( 46 min )

The cloud software data-warehousing company is well positioned to ride out an economic downturn, according to analyst Michael Turrin.  ( 22 min )

The prevailing wisdom on Wall Street is that recessions follow massive interest rate hikes, as high-interest rates slow down sales of real estate, automobiles and credit card spending on nonessential retail goods. What’s more, popular thought is that everyone is shopping online rather than driving to their local stores. So naturally many believe real estate investment trusts (REITs) that specialize in retail outlets could not possibly do well in a recessionary environment. But some Wall Street a  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- When US banks fell like dominoes during the Great Depression, the cause was often a classic run: Depositors withdrew cash en masse amid fears that lenders were amassing huge losses on bad loans and investments.Most Read from BloombergMcCarthy’s Speaker Deal Could Stymie Defense Spending Next YearSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Billion in 2019 DealTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your Calenda  ( 48 min )

Friday's raft of U.S. data pushes the 2-year and 10-year Treasury yields to their lowest levels of 2023.  ( 25 min )

The end of 2022 was not kind to residential real estate investors or those whose agencies sell and finance homes. Not only did mortgage interest rates climb again at the end of December, but applications were down by double digits, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The average interest rate for 30-year fixed mortgages for loans with a 20% down payment increased to 6.58% from 6.34% two weeks before. For reference, the rate was 3.33% at the end of 2021. Meanwhile, mortgage appli  ( 46 min )

Also, how to sell a house in a rough market, and the latest crypto fallout.  ( 27 min )

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XPeng's stock plunged, putting it in range of a record one-day decline, as Tesla price cuts weighed on China-based electric vehicle makers.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers warned that the assumption embedded in the bond market that the era of low interest rates — anchored by disinflationary pressures — is coming back is likely to be wrong.Most Read from BloombergWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.  ( 48 min )

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Ask ChatGPT: “What is a $29 billion valuation?”  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve officials meeting later this month are expected to look more kindly on another stepdown in their aggressive campaign of interest-rate increases after wage growth cooled in December.Most Read from BloombergWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceSalesforce Guts Tableau After Spending $15.7 Billion in 20  ( 47 min )

The Mac and iPhone maker will pour at least another $100 million into its new Austin campus, a filing shows. It's welcome news for a city — and real estate sector — that has been put at risk by big tech employers lately as recession fears loom and the work-from-home model prevails. Facebook is slimming down in Austin, backing out of space it was to take in Austin's next tallest skyscraper, while news of coming layoffs at Amazon.com Inc. and Google Inc. have many real estate pros on pins and needles.  ( 16 min )

A punishing macro climate is making it tougher to find winners. But shares of quality companies may still be rewarded. Here’s what to look for.  ( 22 min )

Most sectors are rallying on Friday, but healthcare is a glaring exception. Health stocks dominate the list of biggest laggards in the S&P 500. Baxter International shares fell 6% after the hospital products supplier announced it plans to spin off its kidney-care business. Lab equipment maker Ther  ( 22 min )

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Fate Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: FATE) has decided to terminate the collaboration and option agreement with Janssen Biotech Inc, a Johnson & Johnson unit (NYSE: JNJ), on revised terms and conditions. The agreement has been terminated, and all collaboration activities will be wound down in the first quarter of 2023. "We are disappointed that we were not able to align with Janssen on their proposal for continuation of our collaboration," Fate CEO Scott Wolchko said. The company is reducing its headc  ( 45 min )

The disgraced crypto founder, once worth $26.5 billion, said he only has $100,000 in his bank account.  ( 46 min )

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Suddenly, leaving behind $28 billion doesn't hit quite as hard.  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- One of Cathie Wood’s funds sold virtually all of its shares in Silvergate Capital Corp. after the cryptocurrency-focused bank announced that it was forced to sell assets at a steep loss as customers pulled out most of their deposits during the fourth quarter.Most Read from BloombergWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarUS and Germany to Send Ukraine Armored Vehicles in Major Arm  ( 46 min )

An expansion into reduced-risk products will keep Philip Morris International’s profits healthy for years to come.  ( 22 min )

With debt and losses piling up, the home goods retail chain warned on Thursday that bankruptcy is approaching. And according to one industry expert, the end could be much sooner than expected.  ( 47 min )

Hard-right Republicans are likely to fight an increase without significant spending cuts, which Democrats probably will oppose. Even the threat of default might not force a compromise.  ( 22 min )

Dividend stocks are the Swiss army knives of the stock market. When dividend stocks go up, you make money. When they don’t go up — you still make money (from the dividend). Heck, even when a dividend stock goes down in price, it’s not all bad news, because the dividend yield (the absolute dividend amount, divided by the stock price) gets richer the more the stock falls in price. Knowing all this, wouldn’t you like to own find great dividend stocks? Of course you would! Using the TipRanks platfor  ( 48 min )

Tesla slashed prices on two of its models in China on Friday. The price cuts are the automaker’s second in three months as it battles waning Chinese demand.  ( 46 min )

Tesla slashed prices on two of its models in China on Friday. The price cuts are the automaker’s second in three months as it battles waning Chinese demand.  ( 47 min )

Saving for retirement is hard. It takes discipline, intelligence and likely a little bit of luck. You have to put money into your retirement fund consistently, make smart investment choices and hope that none of them end up going sideways. … Continue reading → The post 4 Strategies to Limit RMDs appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

There are two main ways to give significant amounts of money to a family member: gifts and loans. Each has its own tax consequences and advantages. In the case of a loan, if you want this not to count as … Continue reading → The post Is a Family Loan Taxable Income? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

Can you use retirement funds to buy a second home? Technically, yes. Retirement funds are funded with your money. But perhaps a better question might be: Can you withdraw money from your retirement funds early to buy a second home … Continue reading → The post Can You Use Retirement Funds to Buy a Second Home? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

If you're considering opening a brokerage account to buy and sell equities, chances are you've come across TD Ameritrade, Fidelity or Vanguard in your research. The three firms are among the biggest names in the financial services industry, and the … Continue reading → The post TD Ameritrade vs. Fidelity vs. Vanguard appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

Marriage can affect how you do your taxes, make money and plan for retirement. If your marriage ends, it's important to know the rules regarding divorce and Social Security. Who's eligible for what benefits, how much can you collect and … Continue reading → The post Social Security Rules After a Divorce appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

And it's not as hard as turning water into wine.  ( 47 min )

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U.S. stock futures were higher after the December jobs report showed the labor market grew faster than expected in the final month of 2022.  ( 47 min )

Shares of Fate Therapeutics Inc. plunged 56.8% in premarket trading, putting them on track for a record one-day selloff, after the biopharmaceutical company...  ( 23 min )

Hospital products company shares drop as it readies a restructuring plan and sets plan to spin off its Renal Care and Acute Therapies unit  ( 23 min )

The Labor Department published its monthly jobs report for December at 8:30 a.m. ET on Friday. Here are highlights from the release, compared to Wall Street estimates compiled by Bloomberg.  ( 47 min )

'I ride with you!' Aron tweeted, reiterating his recent comments on his AMC shareholding  ( 25 min )

Tesla shares fell in premarket trading Friday, extending their recent declines, after the company delivered far fewer China-made electric vehicles in December than in Nov  ( 25 min )

As part of the shift, the company may sell assets like its gene therapy facility in Durham and a cancer-focused R&D group in Denver.  ( 22 min )

After a poor 2022 those hoping the new year would bring fresh optimism for the stock have already suffered a heavy dose of disappointment.  ( 22 min )

Billionaire investor Leon Cooperman says a bull market won't come anytime soon and sees only a 5% chance of the S&P 500 rising above 4,400.  ( 47 min )

Citi's global strategy team looked around the world and decided to cut its recommendation on the U.S. to underweight from overweight.  ( 26 min )

Shares of Tesla Inc. took a dive in premarket trading Friday, after the electric vehicle maker cut prices in China again, which also weighed heavily on rival...  ( 23 min )

Those celebrating their 72nd birthday this year have more time before having to pull money from retirement accounts  ( 24 min )

Have an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email picks@marketwatch.com.  ( 25 min )

Earn anywhere from $200 to $3,000 in cash for opening a checking or savings account with any of these 10 banks. Just be ready for some hurdles.  ( 26 min )

What to watch in markets on Friday, January 6, 2023.  ( 49 min )

Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond tumble as the struggling retailer warns about its ability to continue; Vince McMahon plans to return to World Wrestling Entertainment and pursue a sale of the business, The Wall Street Journal reports.  ( 22 min )

Liquefied natural gas trading improved significantly from the third quarter, the company said in a trading update Friday.  ( 22 min )

The FTX founder and former CEO says he needs the money to pay his legal fees, despite rival claims by the company and by crypto lender BlockFi.  ( 46 min )

An expansion into reduced-risk products will keep Philip Morris International’s profits healthy for years to come.  ( 22 min )

Dave Bujnowski, a portfolio manager for a century-old Scottish investment firm, says the key to stock market success is to patiently bet on companies exploiting significant technological or other change.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks in Asia and US futures climbed ahead of crucial American jobs data that will help identify the path forward for Federal Reserve monetary tightening. Most Read from BloombergWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarUS and Germany to Send Ukraine Armored Vehicles in Major Arms UpgradeTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceUkraine Latest: US, Germany Se  ( 47 min )

Hard-right Republicans are likely to fight an increase without significant spending cuts, which Democrats probably will oppose. Even the threat of default might not force a compromise.  ( 22 min )

This strategy beats the market with less risk, fewer upsets and no 'lost' decades.  ( 26 min )

Coinbase shares closed down 11% on Thursday as Silvergate slumped more than 40%.  ( 45 min )

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Macy's will be closing four locations in four states, a Macy's spokesperson confirmed to FOX Business on Thursday. The news was first reported by Axios.  ( 45 min )

When Salesforce bought Slack for $27.7 billion almost two years ago, it said it would transform how people work. Corporate technology buyers so far aren’t impressed, analysts said.  ( 39 min )

The unemployment rate is a closely followed indicator, used by businesses, investors, and others to gauge the state of the U.S. economy.  ( 17 min )

Advertising elasticity of demand (AED) measures a market's sensitivity to increases or decreases in advertising saturation and its effect on sales.  ( 14 min )

From flying cars to pee testers, the Consumer Electronics Show has something for everyone  ( 11 min )

Coming up next week: CPI inflation update, financial sector earnings, consumer sentiment  ( 13 min )

With Scorpio leading the pack, these are the 5 biggest oil tanker companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 14 min )

Wages rose less than expected in December, bolstering stocks and bonds.  ( 13 min )

Is it ever worth playing the lottery? Discover the probability of winning and the best way to collect the funds if you happen to win.  ( 21 min )

A Charitable Remainder Unitrust (CRUT) is an irrevocable, tax-exempt trust that generates income and provides a charitable donation to a chosen charity.  ( 15 min )

The student loan system is in desperate need of reform, as more and more graduates struggle to find work and pay off their student loans.  ( 15 min )

Chatbot creator's planned stock sale to venture capital firms would mark bright spot for technology sector struggling with layoffs and falling market valuations.  ( 11 min )

Job losses, fines and chaos mount, undermining investor confidence.  ( 13 min )

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the key to getting grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans to help pay for college.  ( 19 min )

If you're not sure what gift taxes are, read on and we'll explain.  ( 16 min )

Learning where different assets stand on the investment risk ladder is the first step to understanding investments.  ( 20 min )

A subprime auto loan is a type of loan used to finance a car purchase that’s offered to people with low credit scores or limited credit histories.  ( 14 min )

Rates on 30-year mortgages have shot back up, again nearing the 7% threshold.  ( 13 min )

The cryptocurrency world experienced a wave of job losses and bearish sentiment this week, further rattling investor confidence.  ( 12 min )

Led by JinkoSolar Holding Co., these are the 10 biggest solar companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 15 min )

The U.S. economy added 223,000 jobs in December, exceeding estimates for a 200,000 gain, while the unemployment rate edged down to 3.5%.  ( 11 min )

Southwest said it expects to post a loss for last quarter after problems with its scheduling system led it to cancel 17,000 flights during and after a major storm.  ( 10 min )

No, employer match does not count towards 401(k) limit, however, the IRS does limit total contribution from both the employer and the employee combined.  ( 18 min )

Payday loans are almost always more expensive than personal loans when it comes to borrowing money and tend to be riskier as well.  ( 19 min )

In a survey by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), close to one-fifth, or 17% of small business owners said in December that they plan to create new jobs in the next three months.  ( 9 min )

With Novo Nordisk at the top of the list, these are the 10 biggest biotechnology companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 13 min )

The modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) you report on your tax return is used to determine if you qualify for certain tax benefits.  ( 22 min )

Understanding the most common employee benefits will help you choose the right options for your situation. Learn how employee benefits work.  ( 15 min )

Firing employees isn't easy, but it is simple: Be honest, be compassionate, and be quick.  ( 14 min )

A reverse repurchase agreement is the purchase of securities with the agreement to sell them at a higher price at a specific future date.  ( 18 min )

Risk analysis is the process of assessing the likelihood of an adverse event occurring within the corporate, government, or environmental sector.  ( 21 min )

A gift is something of value that is given without something of equal value being exchanged in return and, in some instances, is subject to tax.  ( 16 min )

Properly structured life insurance can help in managing, preserving, and growing wealth.  ( 17 min )

Wages rose less than expected in December, bolstering stocks and bonds.  ( 1 min )

De negatieve coronatest die reizigers uit China vanaf dinsdag nodig hebben is een "goede stap" voor de bescherming van de bemanning bij luchtvaartmaatschappij KLM. Dat zegt bestuurslid Ingrid Brama van de Vereniging Nederlands Cabinepersoneel (VNC) in een reactie op het besluit van minister Ernst Kuipers (Volksgezondheid).  ( 4 min )

De Kindertelefoon krijgt steeds meer telefoontjes van kinderen met financiële zorgen. Ook de telefoonlijn voor jongvolwassenen stuit vaker op dit soort kwesties.  ( 3 min )

De prijzen binnen het eurogebied liepen in december minder hard op dan in voorgaande maanden. Wel blijft de inflatie met 9,2 procent historisch hoog, schrijft Eurostat vrijdag.  ( 4 min )

Elke week geeft NU.nl een overzicht van de ontwikkeling van de gasprijs, het verbruik en de vulling van de gasopslagen in Nederland. Dit zijn de cijfers van de afgelopen week in drie grafieken.  ( 4 min )

Elke week geeft NU.nl een overzicht van de ontwikkeling van de gasprijs, het verbruik en de vulling van de gasopslagen in Nederland. Dit zijn de cijfers van de afgelopen week in drie grafieken.  ( 4 min )

Werknemers worden productiever als ze flexibele werktijden hebben en minder dan veertig uur in de week aan de slag hoeven. Daarnaast zorgt het voor een betere balans met het privéleven. Voor bedrijven is het aanmoedigen daarvan dus ook aan te raden.  ( 3 min )

Samsung heeft last van een gedaalde vraag naar elektronica. Het Zuid-Koreaanse bedrijf zag zijn winst in het afgelopen kwartaal het sterkst dalen in meer dan tien jaar, blijkt vrijdag uit voorlopige kwartaalresultaten.  ( 3 min )

Voedingsmiddelen, drank en tabak zijn afgelopen maand opnieuw duurder geworden. De prijzen gingen met maar liefst 14 procent omhoog ten opzichte van december 2021, zo blijkt vrijdag uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS. In november was er nog sprake van een stijging van 12,9 procent.  ( 3 min )

Het digitale loket voor subsidie voor het kopen of leasen van een elektrische auto gaat op 10 januari om 9.00 uur weer open. Dit jaar zit er 99,4 miljoen euro in de pot. Dat is meer dan afgelopen jaar, maar het bedrag per auto is lager. Dat laat de Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) weten aan NU.nl.  ( 4 min )

Na ongekend hoge percentages tot wel 14 procent zien we de inflatie gas terug nemen. Dit komt doordat het grote effect van de energieprijzen minder wordt. Maar de inflatie zal ook dit jaar hoog blijven, voorspellen economen. Want de hogere lonen en de nog steeds dure energie gaan we weer terugzien in bijvoorbeeld de prijzen van boodschappen.  ( 5 min )

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a federal law that limits the actions of debt collectors, including how they can contact the debtor.  ( 18 min )

Genesis adds to earlier job cuts after the collapse of crypto exchange FTX. The news compounds Genesis's problems, as it owes $900 million to crypto exchange Gemini.  ( 11 min )

U.S. bankruptcy judge rules Celsius customers turned over control of their assets to the now-insolvent crypto lender, making them unlikely to recover their funds.  ( 11 min )

A qualified charitable distribution (QCD) is a distribution from your individual retirement account (IRA) to a qualified charity.  ( 15 min )

A signature loan is a personal loan offered by banks and other finance companies that relies only on the borrower’s signature and promise to pay as collateral.  ( 15 min )

A day after minutes from the Federal Reserve's policy-making committee showed the central bank's determination to cut inflation, Fed presidents reiterated that commitment.  ( 10 min )

With Cenovus Energy leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest Canadian oil & gas companies by 12-months trailing revenue.  ( 16 min )

Learn how you, as an IRA owner, can lower your adjusted gross income and reduce your taxes by making qualified charitable distributions.  ( 18 min )

The report details improvements and ongoing challenges over the last year.  ( 11 min )

Running your own business poses risk. Knowing where you can save money is crucial, and there are a number of tax breaks that can help you do just that.  ( 32 min )

Similar to the mortgage-backed securities that led to the 2008 recession, student loan asset-backed securities might cause the next financial crisis.  ( 17 min )

An irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) helps minimize estate and gift taxes, provides creditor protection, and protects government benefits.  ( 18 min )

Federal Trade Commission says restrictions hurt competition and cost U.S. workers at least $250 billion a year  ( 11 min )

Sam Bankman-Fried was co-founder and ex-CEO of bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX before its sudden collapse in November 2022. He now faces criminal fraud charges.  ( 19 min )

FTX, once the third-largest centralized cryptocurrency exchange, is now in U.S. bankruptcy. Its founder faces criminal and civil charges and goes to trial in October.  ( 23 min )

The household goods seller's stock cratered after it said it may file for bankruptcy amid widening losses.  ( 10 min )

SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2023, is legislation that contains 90 provisions aimed at strengthening retirement savings in important ways.  ( 17 min )

Contractionary policy is a macroeconomic tool used by a country's central bank or finance ministry to slow down an economy.  ( 16 min )

The bank was forced to sell assets at a steep loss and fire 40% of its staff to cover withdrawals of about $8.1 billion in the fourth quarter.  ( 12 min )

With this round of layoffs, Amazon leads the pack in tech company workforce reductions. Here's what to know.  ( 11 min )

Learn about the common pitfalls of helping your adult child to buy a home⁠⁠, and how to avoid them.  ( 18 min )

Your retirement accounts may have to go through a long and costly probate process unless you designate your beneficiaries in the right way.  ( 17 min )

The Jones Act is a federal law that regulates maritime commerce in the United States.  ( 17 min )

You will contribute money to your FSA throughout the year, but you might have some left over at the end of the year. Find out how you can spend it.  ( 17 min )

After surging last week to well above 7%, rates on 30-year mortgages have strongly reversed course, dropping for a third consecutive day.  ( 12 min )

An exemption trust helps minimize or eliminate federal estate taxes on a married couple's estate. The trust holds assets of the first spouse to die.  ( 14 min )

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 includes some important changes for millennials.  ( 18 min )

Continuing claims refers to the number of people who have already filed an initial claim and are still filing for unemployment benefits.  ( 14 min )

Compare mortgage rates across 18 different products for both purchase and refinance and see how they stack up across the country.  ( 21 min )

Unemployment insurance is a benefit for workers who have lost their jobs and meet certain eligibility requirements.  ( 22 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and reviewed the best 20-year mortgage rates, all collected here.  ( 20 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and collected the best 15-year loan offers.  ( 20 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and reviewed the best 10-year mortgage rates, all collected here.  ( 22 min )

A health insurance premium is an upfront payment made on behalf of an individual or family in order to keep their health insurance policy active.  ( 18 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and reviewed the best jumbo mortgage rates, all collected here.  ( 26 min )

The right mortgage can make your dream of owning a home a reality. We researched and reviewed the best 30-year mortgage rates, all collected here.  ( 13 min )

Compare mortgage refinance rates across 18 different products, from 30-Year Fixed to 5/6 ARMs and everything in between.  ( 14 min )

If you lose your health insurance, such as with a job loss, you may be able to replace the coverage. Learn more about your options for new health coverage.  ( 18 min )

Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) both allow the saving of pretax dollars to pay for healthcare expenses.  ( 17 min )

The Investopedia Anxiety Index is a gauge of investor sentiment based on the behavior of over 20 million Investopedia readers around the world.  ( 15 min )

Before investing in Apple, read here to understand their core business, company history and relevant news developments.  ( 18 min )

Before investing in Facebook (Meta), read here to understand their core business, company history and relevant news developments.  ( 19 min )

Estate planning determines who will inherit your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement accounts.  ( 17 min )

Aggregate demand is a measurement of the total amount of demand for all finished goods and services produced in an economy.  ( 20 min )

Understanding the rules for withdrawals from a Roth 401(k) will keep you from losing part of your retirement savings to taxes and penalties.  ( 19 min )

Marginal analysis is an examination of the additional benefits of an activity when compared with the additional costs of that activity. Companies use marginal analysis as a decision-making tool to help them maximize their potential profits.  ( 23 min )

Shares of Poshmark were delisted on the Nasdaq.  ( 46 min )

These are some of the stocks moving in after hours on Jan. 5, 2023.  ( 45 min )

How have iPhone sales have fared in the wake of production constraints on high-end models? Some public companies may have just offered a few clues.  ( 24 min )

“To a degree, BofA is akin to a digital bank with a physical presence," the analyst said.  ( 16 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Salesforce Inc. division Tableau was hit harder than other units in the company’s largest-ever round of jobs cuts this week, adding to a major reorganization that signals the $15.7 billion acquisition hasn’t lived up to expectations.Most Read from BloombergWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernUS and Germany to Send Ukraine Armored Vehicles in Major Arms UpgradeIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarUkraine Latest: U  ( 47 min )

CytomX Therapeutics Inc. shares soared more than 50% in the extended session Thursday after the small biotech company announced a partnership with Moderna...  ( 22 min )

A tender offer at that valuation would make OpenAI one of the most valuable startups in the U.S., bucking a tech retrenchment.  ( 26 min )

Even $2.7 million won’t cut it for Uncle G.  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A sharp decline in the M2 measure of the US money supply could be good news for policymakers in their efforts to bring high inflation under control, St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said.Most Read from BloombergWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarUS and Germany to Send Ukraine Armored Vehicles in Major Arms UpgradeTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 Ev  ( 47 min )

Costco shares ticked higher in the extended session Thursday after the warehouse club reported a rise in holiday sales from a year ago  ( 23 min )

With Cenovus Energy leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest Canadian oil & gas companies by 12-months trailing revenue.  ( 16 min )

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Cisco Systems Inc. has begun previously announced layoffs, cutting nearly 700 jobs in Silicon Valley last month, according to filings with the state of...  ( 23 min )

“The idea in your head that you can quietly hide in your ivory tower and that this will all just magically go away, or that this is someone else’s problem, is pure fantasy,” Cameron Winklevoss wrote to former friend Barry Silbert.  ( 50 min )

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway once had a paper profit of $1.7 billion after buying shares of software firm Snowflake at its hot 2020 IPO. It's almost all gone now.  ( 21 min )

Analysts say minutes of the Federal Reserve's December meeting delivered an important message to investors: big stock market rallies are unwelcome.  ( 25 min )

Low payout ratios imply not only a highly sustainable dividend but also provide the company with a high level of dividend growth potential.  ( 18 min )

The complaint alleges that SmileDirectClub's "false and fraudulent" claims have costs its competitor millions of dollars.  ( 16 min )

Pimco was the biggest loser, with $3.6 billion in outflows as the bond market struggled.  ( 45 min )

Why 2023 could be the year that more workers with disabilities find jobs.  ( 28 min )

But there's a catch if you want that 6% rate in Iowa: You have to apply in person and only residents of certain counties qualify.  ( 47 min )

One aerospace observer believes Boeing will report "blowout" delivery numbers for the final month of 2022.  ( 15 min )

Firing off applications when you’re passed over for a promotion might be the key to getting a huge salary bump, work-from-home privileges, and whatever else you’re after.  ( 47 min )

Growth stocks led on the downside in 2022, but it's still not the time to buy them, say UBS strategists.  ( 45 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Deere & Co., the world’s largest manufacturer of farm equipment, launched a new electric excavator amid rising demand to reduce emissions in heavy industry.Most Read from BloombergWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarUS and Germany to Send Ukraine Armored Vehicles in Major Arms UpgradeTrump’s Troubles Mount as Special Counsel Gets New 2020 EvidenceUkraine Latest: US, Germany Se  ( 47 min )

The U.S.-listed shares of AMTD Digital surged on Thursday, recently up some 200% on heavy volume. The Asia-focused company's operations include financial services, marketing, media and digital investments. It didn't appear to issue any press releases or Securities and Exchange Commission filings on  ( 24 min )

In his testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, current FTX CEO Jay J. Ray III laid out the most convincing case that fraud was committed while former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried held the reins at the bankrupt crypto exchange. Evidence strongly suggests FTX user funds were commingled, Ray wrote, in part to fund a lavish “spending binge” by the “FTX Group” beginning in late 2021.  ( 48 min )

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Wedbush Securities cut its Apple price target, but insists demand remains strong.  ( 47 min )

Your retirement accounts may have to go through a long and costly probate process unless you designate your beneficiaries in the right way.  ( 17 min )

It's taken traders almost four months to register the likelihood that U.S. interest rates could reach their highest level since 2006 in the next two months  ( 26 min )

Gold recently climbed to its highest prices in nearly seven months, feeding expectations that the precious metal is on track to notch record highs this year.  ( 26 min )

The billionaire investor tells TheStreet that a new scandal will soon rock the cryptocurrency industry.  ( 12 min )

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Silvergate today announced it was cutting down 40% of staff, amid major outflows from its platform.  ( 46 min )

The $1 billion transaction has also been opposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission and Texas regulators  ( 47 min )

While there's significant commonality between the two only one stands out.  ( 17 min )

The net loss was driven by a $5.2 billion after-tax charge for opioid-related claims and litigation, the retail pharmacy chain said.  ( 22 min )

The legendary investor says the stock market should have harshly punished the software group.  ( 13 min )

U.S. stocks opened lower Thursday as investors reacted to a fresh batch of labor-market data and more hawkish commentary from Federal Reserve officials.  ( 26 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond may have one foot in the retail grave as its struggles continued ahead of the holiday season.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Silvergate Capital Corp. shares plunged after the bank said the crypto industry’s meltdown triggered a run on deposits, prompting the company to sell assets at a steep loss and fire 40% of its staff.Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosAmazon to Slash More Than 18,000 Jobs in Escalation of CutsWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The percentage of US consumers paying at least $1,000 a month for their cars soared to a record, adding to concerns that borrowers may be getting in over their heads.Most Read from BloombergWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarUkraine Latest: US and Germany to Send Their Armored VehiclesWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosAmazon  ( 47 min )

U.S. stocks sank Thursday morning after economic data showed private payrolls rose more than expected last month and weekly jobless claims fell to a three-month low, pointing to continued tightness in the labor market despite higher interest rates.  ( 48 min )

After a tough 2022, this could be the year that fixed income is a better bet than stocks. Here’s what some of the experts recommend buying now.  ( 22 min )

The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) may or may not impact inflation – but it contains provisions that are certain to impact clean energy, and particularly the residential and commercial solar power segments. In fact, banking giant Goldman Sachs believes the IRA is one of the most meaningful policy developments for the US solar and energy storage sector and clears the way for at least a decade-long runway for stable installation growth across all residential, commercial and utility-  ( 50 min )

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How much money should I keep in my savings account? This is a valid question to ask if you're interested in making the most of your money. Savings accounts can offer liquidity, so you have convenient access to your money. And … Continue reading → The post How Much Money to Keep in a Savings Account appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Annuities can be complex, and it's easy to be overwhelmed by the different types and sub-types, but they are one of the best ways to receive guaranteed income in retirement. While $5 million sounds like plenty of money to retire … Continue reading → The post How Much Would a $5 Million Annuity Pay appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

A Roth Individual Retirement Account (IRA) can offer tax benefits in the form of tax-free withdrawals in retirement. If you have a traditional IRA or 401(k), you can use a Roth conversion to change the tax status of your retirement … Continue reading → The post How Many Roth Conversions Can You Make Per Year? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

A lengthy nursing home stay can be expensive, and if you don't qualify for Medicaid, you may need to draw down your assets to pay for it. You may choose to leave a life insurance policy behind to help your … Continue reading → The post Can Nursing Homes Take Your Life Insurance From Your Beneficiary? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

Is there a point at which I should stop reinvesting stock dividends and invest the money or save the cash? -Anonymous Many financial experts recommend that you reinvest dividends most of the time – and I'm inclined to agree. The … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: Should I Stop Reinvesting Dividends? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

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Shares of Novocure Ltd. soared 71.5% in premarket trading on Thursday after the company said the experimental non-small cell lung cancer treatment it’s...  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- US companies added more jobs than expected in December, driven by small- and medium-sized businesses, and highlighting the resilience of labor demand that’s underpinning wage growth. Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosAmazon to Slash More Than 18,000 Jobs in Escalation of CutsFed Affirms Inflation Resolve, Pushes Back Against Rate-Cut BetsShopify Te  ( 47 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond said it "continues to consider all strategic alternatives ... including obtaining relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code."  ( 11 min )

Analysts at Davidson say incorporating ChatGPT into cloud services and internet search could boost Microsoft shares.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. raised its yearly sales forecast as currency exchange rates eased and the drugstore chain’s first-quarter revenue beat expectations. The shares fell as its profit view for fiscal 2023 remained unchanged.Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosAmazon to Slash More Than 18,000 Jobs in Escalation of CutsWhat We Know About the ‘  ( 47 min )

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Market conditions are perfect right now to pay tax on some of your retirement funds and avoid a bigger hit later.  ( 27 min )

The drugstore chain swung to a quarterly loss due to previously disclosed $6.5 billion opioid settlement.  ( 24 min )

Constellation Brands Inc. shares fell 1.8% in premarket trades after the spirits maker reported a lower third-quarter profit. Constellation Brands said its...  ( 22 min )

Hopes for a Fed pivot are premature, as Jay Powell has not succeeded yet in anchoring inflation expectations.  ( 48 min )

"The digital asset industry has undergone a transformational shift, with significant over-leverage in the industry leading to several high-profile bankruptcies," Silvergate said.  ( 11 min )

As FTX collapsed in November, crypto bank Silvergate experienced a bank run. Deposits plunged by $8.1 billion in the fourth quarter.  ( 22 min )

Walgreens Boots Alliance had a loss of $3.7 billion, or $4.31 per share, in the first quarter of 2023. It had a profit of $3.6 billion, or $4.13, in the same...  ( 23 min )

The company announced the Snapdragon Ride Flex SoC, a car that features a processor chip that can handle both assisted driving and entertainment.  ( 46 min )

Johnson & Johnson's consumer health care division, named Kenvue, will have annual sales of around $15 billion.  ( 13 min )

Shares of Western Digital Corp. were up more than 6% in premarket trading Thursday after Bloomberg News reported that the company had reignited merger talks...  ( 22 min )

The bank sold assets at a loss to cover withdrawals and cut 40% of its staff but remains committed to crypto.  ( 24 min )

A longtime equity analyst provides some perspective.  ( 47 min )

Locations include stores in Los Angeles area, Colorado, Maryland and Hawaii.  ( 14 min )

44% of Americans say their New Year's resolution is to increase their savings.  ( 25 min )

Amazon is slashing more than 18,000 jobs as it looks to cut costs amid economic uncertainty. Walgreens reports quarterly earnings Thursday.  ( 22 min )

What to watch in markets on Thursday, January 5, 2023.  ( 48 min )

Job cuts at Amazon are a sign of tough times to come for tech workers.  ( 47 min )

The video gaming sector is a $195.6 billion dollar industry with a predicted CAGR of 14% through 2030 – and during the last recession, back in 2008, it continued to see strong sales growth. Games have a number of attributes that contribute to their success in down-bound markets. To start with, customers will continue to buy gaming products, and once purchased, games can continue entertaining over an extended period of time. Many gaming companies also offer free-to-play games, online or for downl  ( 48 min )

After a tough 2022, this could be the year that fixed income is a better bet than stocks. Here’s what some of the experts recommend buying now.  ( 22 min )

Gold prices moved higher as the U.S. dollar weakened, and the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate hikes started to moderate.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- European stocks and US equity futures slipped as investors balanced further signs of China’s reopening with cautious commentary from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting.Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosNew Hedge Fund Soars 163% Betting It’s All Going DownFed Affirms Inflation Resolve, Pushes Back Against Rate-Cut BetsShopify Tells Employees to Ju  ( 48 min )

‘If a relationship did not work out, I would have a big problem parting with any of my pension or savings.’  ( 26 min )

U.S. prosecutors are moving to seize the US$460 million worth of Robinhood Markets Inc., shares linked to Sam Bankman-Fried, the former chief executive officer of Bahamas-based bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX.com  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- China’s latest efforts to broaden interest in its onshore currency market show a firm commitment to bolstering the yuan’s global appeal as Beijing works on its approach to chip away at the US dollar’s hegemony.Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernUkraine Latest: Kyiv Skeptical on Putin’s Brief Cease-Fire OfferWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Sp  ( 49 min )

Estate planning determines who will inherit your IRA, 401(k), or other retirement accounts.  ( 17 min )

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(Bloomberg) -- Sim Wong Hoo, who founded Creative Technology Ltd. in Singapore before sparring with Apple Inc., has died. He was 67.Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosFed Affirms Inflation Resolve, Pushes Back Against Rate-Cut BetsShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsSim died peacefully on Jan. 4, the company said in a Singapore exchange filing Thursd  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Amazon.com Inc. is laying off more than 18,000 employees — a significantly bigger number than previously planned — in the latest sign that a technology slump is deepening.Most Read from BloombergShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsFed Affirms Inflation Resolve, Pushes Back Against Rate-Cut BetsChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansBattered by Covid, China Hits Pause on Giant Chip Spending Aimed at Rivaling USChief Executive Officer Andy Jassy  ( 48 min )

The cuts focused on the company’s corporate staff exceed an earlier projection.  ( 27 min )

Understanding the rules for withdrawals from a Roth 401(k) will keep you from losing part of your retirement savings to taxes and penalties.  ( 19 min )

The bear run of 2022 was brutal on stock investors, in fact, it was the worst market year since the Great Recession of 2008. But – some of the Street’s strategists are predicting that this year has a recovery, or at least a partial rebound, in store. Even though the S&P 500 lost nearly 20% last year, inflation is still running at more than 7% annualized, and the Federal Reserve has bumped interest rates up to 4.25% in response, John Stoltzfus, Oppenheimer Asset Management chief investment strate  ( 50 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Amazon.com Inc. is laying off more than 17,000 employees — a significantly bigger number than previously planned — in the latest sign that a technology slump is deepening, according to the Wall Street Journal. Most Read from BloombergShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsFed Affirms Inflation Resolve, Pushes Back Against Rate-Cut BetsChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansBattered by Covid, China Hits Pause on Giant Chip Spending Aimed at Rivali  ( 48 min )

The household goods seller's stock cratered after it said it may file for bankruptcy amid widening losses.  ( 1 min )

The private equity giant's flagship fund is providing $1 billion to backstop a $4 billion investment by University of California.  ( 1 min )

Het Duitse autobedrijf Mercedes-Benz wil een eigen wereldwijd netwerk met snelladers gaan opzetten, net als Tesla al heeft. Dat moet gaan bestaan uit 10.000 ultrasnelle laders, maakte topman Ola Källenius van de Duitse automaker donderdag bekend tijdens techbeurs CES in Las Vegas.  ( 3 min )

Het Nederlandse bedrijf Coulisse heeft op de belangrijke Amerikaanse techbeurs CES de innovatieprijs ontvangen. Het bedrijf kreeg de prijs voor zijn Eve MotionBlinds Upgrade Kit, een motortje dat rolgordijnbuizen op afstand bedienbaar maakt. Met het apparaat haakt Coulisse in op de komst van de belangrijke nieuwe smarthomestandaard Matter.  ( 5 min )

Basisscholen hebben niet eerder zo veel aanvragen gedaan bij het Jeugdeducatiefonds als in het laatste kwartaal van vorig jaar. Daarbij ging het om eerste levensbehoeften zoals eten, onderbroeken en winterjassen, meldt het fonds.  ( 3 min )

Duitsland en Noorwegen willen samen meer schone energie produceren en gebruiken. Beide landen hebben donderdag afspraken gemaakt over onder andere waterstof, windparken op zee en ondergrondse opslag van CO2.  ( 3 min )

Er is beter toezicht op de veiligheid van oudere windmolens nodig, zeggen experts. Woensdag viel een bijna 25 jaar oude windturbine in Zeewolde om, waardoor duizenden kilo's aan staal op een (gelukkig verlaten) dijk belandden.  ( 8 min )

Hoestdrank, keelpastilles en pijnstillers zijn niet aan te slepen in de drogisterijen. Nederland heeft massaal de griep of is op zijn minst verkouden. Verzuimbedrijven zien dat ook terug in het aantal ziekmeldingen.  ( 3 min )

De PlayStation 5 moet vanaf nu veel beter leverbaar zijn. Dat heeft Sony-topman Jim Ryan donderdag gezegd tijdens een presentatie op elektronicabeurs CES.  ( 3 min )

De Britse premier Rishi Sunak maakt waarschijnlijk vandaag nieuwe wetgeving bekend die stakingen moet kunnen beperken, zodat de maatschappij niet te zeer ontwricht raakt. Dat schrijft The Times.  ( 3 min )

De Franse privacyautoriteit CNIL heeft Apple woensdag een boete van 8 miljoen euro opgelegd. De techgigant vroeg gebruikers van de App Store niet om toestemming voor gepersonaliseerde advertenties.  ( 2 min )

Meer dan achttienduizend mensen verliezen hun baan bij de Amerikaanse webgigant Amazon. Dat heeft topman Andy Jassy aan het personeel laten weten.  ( 2 min )

De lonen zijn in het afgelopen jaar met gemiddeld 3,2 procent gestegen, maar dat weegt niet op tegen de inflatie waarmee we te maken hebben. De prijzen stegen in de eerste elf maanden van 2022 met maar liefst 10 procent, en dat betekent voor veel mensen een verlies aan koopkracht.  ( 4 min )

De Duitse autoproducent BMW Group heeft vorig jaar ongeveer 2,4 miljoen auto's verkocht, zo'n 100.000 minder dan een jaar eerder. Een steeds groter deel van de nieuwe BMW's is elektrisch.  ( 3 min )

De lonen zijn in het afgelopen jaar met gemiddeld 3,2 procent gestegen, maar dat weegt niet op tegen de inflatie waarmee we te maken hebben. De prijzen stegen in de eerste elf maanden van 2022 met maar liefst 10 procent, en dat betekent voor veel mensen een verlies aan koopkracht.  ( 4 min )

In de voorlaatste maand van 2022 hebben we meer dan 2 miljard euro ingelegd op onze spaarrekeningen, zo blijkt uit cijfers van De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). Dat is een bijzonder hoog bedrag voor november. Het zou te maken kunnen hebben met de 190 euro energiecompensatie die veel mensen in die maand voor het eerst op de rekening kregen gestort.  ( 3 min )

The private equity giant's flagship fund is providing $1 billion to backstop a $4 billion investment by University of California.  ( 12 min )

The minutes from the Federal Reserve's December policy meeting reiterated its resolve to fight inflation above all other concerns.  ( 11 min )

The marginal tax rate is the additional tax paid for every additional dollar earned as income.  ( 16 min )

Here are a few federal tax credits you may be eligible to take. Even if you owe no taxes for the year, you could still get a refund check.  ( 19 min )

If you are a Canadian living and working in the U.S., then you should not contribute to an RRSP because your income is not from a Canadian source.  ( 15 min )

E.U. regulator fines Meta $411 million, says firm cannot use data collected from users' online activity to deliver targeted advertisements.  ( 10 min )

Salesforce joins Amazon, Twitter, Meta Platforms in reducing headcounts amid inflation and interest rate increases.  ( 12 min )

Cryptocurrency exchange must spend $100 million to settle charges of background-check gaps that regulators say date back as far as 2018 and to improve compliance.  ( 12 min )

Dropping back after a week-long surge to well above 7%, the 30-year mortgage average has sunk for a second day.  ( 12 min )

FTX was once a leading cryptocurrency exchange with a valuation of $32 billion, but it collapsed in a matter of days in November 2022. Find out what went wrong.  ( 19 min )

Bank of America's contrarian sell-side indicator, which aggregates strategists’ asset allocation views, fell 33 basis points (bps) in December and is now 1.5 percentage points away from the level that’s historically tied to a good buying opportunity.  ( 10 min )

Looking for the best place to learn how to build a diverse portfolio and invest wisely? We reviewed the best brokers & trading platforms based on educational resources, ease of use, clear pricing, and customer service.  ( 24 min )

Investopedia ranks the best discount brokers for low-cost trades, low margin rates, fractional share trading, and low-cost options to save you money.  ( 25 min )

Top CD rates held relatively steady through the last two weeks of December.  ( 11 min )

Median prices decline year on year in fourth quarter, herald `year of disappointment'  ( 10 min )

Your car may be considered a total loss if repairing it would cost more than its actual value, but the rules vary from state to state. Learn how to determine if your car is totaled.  ( 16 min )

The United States is one of the most expensive places in the world to give birth. Learn how location and insurance affect your costs.  ( 20 min )

Understand the laws and regulations regarding taxation of dividends, and know the rates at which dividend income is taxed for most investors.  ( 15 min )

Raw materials are commodities companies use in the primary production or manufacturing of goods.  ( 18 min )

Market penetration is a measure of how much a product is being used by customers compared to the total estimated market for that product.  ( 22 min )

Analysts expect the country to suffer deepest recession and slowest recovery among advanced economies  ( 11 min )

In de maanden juli, augustus en september van dit jaar hielden we 12,2 miljard euro over om uit te geven, blijkt uit cijfers van statistiekbureau CBS. Dat is iets minder dan in dezelfde maanden vorig jaar. De oorzaak is de inflatie.  ( 3 min )

De lonen zijn in het afgelopen jaar met gemiddeld 3,2 procent gestegen, maar dat weegt niet op tegen de inflatie waarmee we te maken hebben. De prijzen stegen in de eerste elf maanden van 2022 met maar liefst 10 procent, en dat betekent voor veel mensen een verlies aan koopkracht.  ( 4 min )

Meta heeft woensdag twee boetes van in totaal 390 miljoen euro gekregen. Het bedrijf heeft de privacy van Facebook- en Instagram-gebruikers geschonden, verklaart de Ierse data-autoriteit DPC.  ( 3 min )

De Duitse autoproducent BMW Group heeft vorig jaar ongeveer 2,4 miljoen auto's verkocht, zo'n 100.000 minder dan een jaar eerder. Een steeds groter deel van de nieuwe BMW's is elektrisch.  ( 3 min )

Het is zaterdag precies twee jaar geleden dat Donald Trump werd verbannen van Facebook. Moederbedrijf Meta beslist deze maand of de oud-president van de Verenigde Staten mag terugkeren. Hoe zat het ook alweer precies?  ( 5 min )

Verzekeraars schatten dat tijdens de jaarwisseling voor ongeveer 10 miljoen euro aan schade aan woningen en auto's is aangericht. Dat is meer dan in de afgelopen twee coronajaren, maar minder dan in de jaren ervoor.  ( 4 min )

Verzekeraars schatten dat tijdens de jaarwisseling voor ongeveer 10 miljoen euro aan schade aan woningen en auto's is aangericht. Dat is meer dan in de afgelopen twee coronajaren, maar minder dan in de jaren ervoor.  ( 4 min )

Ook in het nieuwe jaar gaan de onderhandelingen tussen zorgverzekeraars en ziekenhuizen moeizaam door. Ze proberen afspraken te maken over vergoedingen van behandelingen in 2023. Veel consumenten kiezen voor een zorgverzekeraar die een contract heeft met nabijgelegen ziekenhuizen.  ( 4 min )

De storing bij Rabobank, waardoor klanten woensdag problemen hadden met internetbankieren, is opgelost.  ( 2 min )

KLM neemt op verzoek van het vliegend personeel extra maatregelen aan boord van vluchten vanuit China naar Nederland. Ook houdt de maatschappij het overleg in Brussel nauwlettend in de gaten. De lidstaten van de Europese Unie bespreken daar mogelijke nieuwe eisen voor reizigers die vanuit China deze kant op komen.  ( 3 min )

Sinds het nieuwe jaar is het superdruk bij de callcenters van de grote energiebedrijven. Ongeveer een miljoen klanten moeten hun precieze meterstanden doorgeven in verband met het prijsplafond. Ook hebben ze veel vragen over dat plafond.  ( 3 min )

Rabobank kampt woensdagochtend met een storing. Daardoor kunnen klanten niet inloggen en internetbankieren.  ( 2 min )

De gasprijs is woensdagochtend verder gedaald door het zachte winterweer. Handelaren betalen voor een megawattuur rond de 68 euro. Het is sinds begin vorig jaar niet meer gebeurd dat gas zo 'goedkoop' was.  ( 3 min )

Amerikaanse politieke advertenties zijn over een paar weken weer welkom op Twitter. Drie jaar geleden werden die juist verboden.  ( 3 min )

Supermarktketen Jumbo wil niet langer actief zijn als sponsor in de motorsport. Ook de sponsoring van de autosport komt deels ten einde, meldt een woordvoerder. Het besluit komt enkele maanden nadat Frits van Eerd, ex-topman en mede-eigenaar van Jumbo, als verdachte is aangemerkt in een witwaszaak.  ( 3 min )

Afgelopen jaar zijn er zo'n 32.000 hout- en pelletkachels verkocht. Dat zijn er ongeveer tienduizend meer dan in 2021, blijkt uit cijfers die NU.nl bij brancheorganisatie Nederlandse Haarden- en Kachelbranche (NKH) heeft opgevraagd.  ( 3 min )

De eerste weken van het nieuwe jaar zorgen direct voor kopzorgen op de werkvloer. Wat zeg je? Geef je een hand? Een zoen? Ga je iedereen langs, of alleen de baas? En hoelang mag het eigenlijk? NU.nl zet de ongeschreven regels voor nieuwjaarswensen voor je op een rij.  ( 4 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Johnson & Johnson submitted its plan to spin off its consumer health business in the first significant filing of the new year for a US initial public offering.Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosNew Hedge Fund Soars 163% Betting It’s All Going DownFed Affirms Inflation Resolve, Pushes Back Against Rate-Cut BetsShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No t  ( 47 min )

The company has racked up an accumulated deficit of more than $1 billion over its 32 years.  ( 15 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Exxon Mobil Corp., the largest US oil company, said lower oil and natural gas prices had a negative impact on fourth-quarter earnings of about $3.7 billion compared with the preceding three months.Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosFed Affirms Inflation Resolve, Pushes Back Against Rate-Cut BetsAmazon to Slash More Than 18,000 Jobs in Escalation of  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Chicago and its suburbs are taking new steps to lure companies to the region after high-profile corporate departures rocked the city last year.Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosAmazon to Slash More Than 18,000 Jobs in Escalation of CutsWhat We Know About the ‘Kraken’ Covid Variant XBB.1.5 and Why It’s Causing ConcernFed Affirms Inflation Resolve, P  ( 48 min )

Tesla (TSLA) shares have been on the end of a severe beating in recent times, with the latest meltdown taking place after the EV leader missed delivery estimates for Q4. That has only exacerbated a stock that already badly impacted by CEO Elon Musk’s ongoing Twitter shenanigans. However, according to Morgan Stanley’s Adam Jonas, the stock’s awful showing – down by 42% over the past month – is “driven by EV supply > EV demand for the first time since Covid, exacerbated by technical factors.” Jona  ( 47 min )

Real estate was the second-worst-performing sector after technology in 2022, primarily because of multiple rate hikes. The Federal Reserve raised the benchmark federal funds rate seven times last year to the highest level in 15 years to mitigate inflationary pressures. The S&P United States REIT index plunged 27% in 2022. The benchmark S&P 500 index, in comparison, is down 19.4% over the past year. The recessionary concerns have also battered real estate investment trusts (REITs), as demand for  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Equity investors hoping for a reprieve in the new year after a brutal 2022 are likely to be disappointed, according to Michael Kantrowitz at Piper Sandler & Co.Most Read from BloombergIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Your CalendarWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosFed Affirms Inflation Resolve, Pushes Back Against Rate-Cut BetsShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsThe strategist, ranked No. 3 in the last y  ( 47 min )

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A federal judge recently ordered the seizure of about $93 million that an FTX unit was keeping in accounts at Silvergate Capital Corp., according to a court filing.  ( 24 min )

Another sell-off lurks in Tesla's stock, warns one veteran analyst.  ( 46 min )

Shares of cruise operators gained in afternoon trading, outpacing a broader rise across the three major indices. Shares of Carnival rose 9%. Royal Caribbean Group stock rose 7% while shares of Norwegian Cruise L  ( 23 min )

Alibaba stock has started off 2023 on the right foot for the longs, with the shares up more than 15% so far. Here's how it can continue higher.  ( 11 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve officials last month affirmed their resolve to bring down inflation and, in an unusually blunt warning to investors, cautioned against underestimating their determination to keep interest rates high for some time. Most Read from BloombergChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsBattered by Covid, China Hits Pause on Giant Chip Spending Aimed at Rivaling USTrump Lit the Fire That’s Burning Down  ( 47 min )

No Fed officials thought it’d be appropriate to begin cutting rates in 2023, as members thought that that price pressures could prove to be more persistent than anticipated with the job market remaining so strong for longer than anticipated, according to internal discussions of Fed officials at their policy meeting three weeks ago.  ( 46 min )

GE HealthCare is now set to make its own moves.  ( 47 min )

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Value will once again outperform growth, these investing-newsletter writers say.  ( 29 min )

‘I am now paying $1,100 a month in rent. I am also paying her $200 health-insurance premium.’  ( 27 min )

Federal Reserve officials were unanimous in the view that there would be no need to cut rates this year, according to minutes of their December meeting.  ( 24 min )

As stock struggles, Wood continues to acquire shares of one of her favorites.  ( 12 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Yogi Berra once said of a restaurant that “no one goes there anymore. It’s too crowded.” Bank of America Corp. strategist Savita Subramanian has a similar warning for stock investors.Most Read from BloombergShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansBattered by Covid, China Hits Pause on Giant Chip Spending Aimed at Rivaling USTrump Lit the Fire That’s Burning Down McCarthy’s House “Everybody is using muscle mem  ( 47 min )

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UBS analyst Chris Snyder cut his rating on Honeywell stock to Sell from Buy, citing valuation. He took down his price target to $193 from $220.  ( 21 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The US stock market will bottom by the middle of 2023 as the Federal Reserve tamps down inflation without causing anything worse than a “mild” economic recession, according to Byron Wien’s annual list of surprises.Most Read from BloombergShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsWhy Conservatives Are Blocking McCarthy as Speaker — and Throwing Congress Into ChaosFed Affirms Inflation Resolve, Pushes Back Against Rate-Cut BetsIf You Have Student Loans, Mark These Dates on Y  ( 48 min )

There’s a rally in heavily-shorted cryptocurrency-connected stocks. Silvergate Capital's stock is up more than 20% Wednesday, on pace for one of its biggest percentage gains in a year. Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital Holdings is up about 20%. And exchange Coinbase is up 12% after it agreed to pay  ( 26 min )

GM stock rises again after U.S. sales rise in Q4 and 2022, helped by a big jump in EV sales.  ( 24 min )

Verizon had positive consumer net additions in the fourth quarter, CEO Hans Vestberg said Wednesday at a Citigroup conference. The stock was recently up 2.5% as broader markets moved higher. Mr. Vestberg decline  ( 25 min )

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Microsoft stock is down more than 5% following a downgrade from UBS. Is it a buying opportunity or are still lower prices in store?  ( 12 min )

General Electric completed the spinoff of its healthcare business, which began trading Wednesday as GE HealthCare Technologies. GE HealthCare, which makes MRI machines and other hospital equipment, now trades on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "GEHC." The stock ended its first day of trading at $6  ( 28 min )

The start of 2023 was a brutal one for Tesla investors, with the stock again hitting multi-year lows. Coming after a truly hellish 2022, Tesla investors are looking for anything positive to grasp on that could be considered bullish. But they are not going to get anything bullish, at least from a technical point of view at the moment.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- General Electric Co.’s former medical-equipment business surged in its trading debut as investors got their first chance to bet on the now-independent company.Most Read from BloombergChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsBattered by Covid, China Hits Pause on Giant Chip Spending Aimed at Rivaling USMcCarthy Loses Third Round of Voting for House SpeakerShares of GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. rose 7.1% to $  ( 46 min )

A big rally in Chinese internet stocks, led by Alibaba, is carrying over to the U.S. The Chinese e-commerce company’s Amer  ( 23 min )

The Chips and Science Act aims to build greater resiliency and lower dependence on China.  ( 25 min )

He wasn't shy about who to blame.  ( 14 min )

The crypto exchange agreed to pay New York regulators $50 million and invest $50 million over two years in its compliance program.  ( 22 min )

And it probably isn't what you think  ( 26 min )

The software giant will make "select real estate exits and office space reductions within certain markets."  ( 17 min )

As 2023 starts gearing up for the long haul, Wall Street is still taking a bearish view of the markets. We’re still dealing with the same headwinds, a combination of stubbornly high inflation, rapidly rising interest rates, gloomy economic indicators, the continuing war in Ukraine, uncertainty over China’s lockdown policies, a supply chain that is only slowly unsnarling itself… the list can go on. But despite the grim outlook right now, there are still some signals that give reasons for longer-t  ( 50 min )

U.S. stocks rose modestly Wednesday morning as Wall Street looked to recover from a downbeat start to the week and new year. Investors await a flurry of economic data and minutes from the Federal Reserve’s December policy meeting for clues on the central bank’s next rate decision.  ( 47 min )

If you've spent a sizable amount of money improving your residence, you may understandably be looking for ways to offset those costs and find yourself wondering if your home improvements are tax deductible. Alas, in most cases, the answer is … Continue reading → The post Are Home Improvements Tax Deductible? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari said the US central bank has at least another percentage point of interest-rate increases to do in 2023 even as inflation is showing signs of reversing.Most Read from BloombergChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsMcCarthy Loses Third Round of Voting for House SpeakerBattered by Covid, China Hits Pause on Giant Chip Spending Aimed at Rivaling US“It  ( 47 min )

The industrial conglomerate has completed its spinoff of its healthcare operations. Trading will be on the Nasdaq stock exchange.  ( 22 min )

The payments company's stock fell 62% in 2022, but this year things could be different. Mizuho analyst Dan Dolev had a positive take on the shares.  ( 22 min )

The IMF says a third of the global economy will be in recession this year, a bad sign for energy demand.  ( 22 min )

The government has greenlit a request from Ant Group—of which Alibaba is a major owner—to raise capital. The news is both material and symbolic.  ( 22 min )

Warren Buffett loves Coke and Dairy Queen, has lived in the same house for decades and only recently upgraded to a smartphone — in 2020. Widely considered one of the best investors ever, a defining moment in Buffett’s career and one of his best investments ever came from a salad dressing scandal. To stay updated with top startup investments, sign up for Benzinga’s Startup Investing & Equity Crowdfunding Newsletter In 1963, Allied Crude Vegetable Oil Refining Co. and its founder Anthony De Angeli  ( 47 min )

The tech giant's market value closed below $2 trillion on Tuesday for the first time since March 2021.  ( 21 min )

The leader of the ARK Innovation Fund is unfazed by Elon Musk's handling of Twitter.  ( 22 min )

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'Because of the 2.5% rate, none of us are interested in selling the house and getting our rates jacked up to 7%.'  ( 26 min )

The e-commerce giant closed 2022 by pausing hiring and making layoffs.  ( 15 min )

Wall Street banks shifted to a bearish stance on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (NYSE: TSM), cautioning that the biggest chipmaker will issue conservative guidance for its revenue outlook due to weak demand. The primary Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) supplier will likely report earnings for the last quarter on January 12, Bloomberg reports. Both Goldman Sachs Group, Inc (NYSE: GS) and UBS Group AG (NYSE: UBS) expect TSMC's sales to be flat in 2023, with UBS slashing its price target by 7.4%  ( 47 min )

GE HealthCare will be the first company in the state of Wisconsin to remotely ring Nasdaq’s opening bell.  ( 14 min )

An "uncertain environment and demand headwinds are starting to creep in to the Cupertino growth story," said Wedbush analyst Dan Ives.  ( 12 min )

Chinese electric car startup Nezha has been grabbing eyeballs after claiming it made 152,000 vehicle deliveries in 2022, surpassing 122,486 deliveries by Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO). Nezha, a brand under startup Hozon Auto, asserted its car deliveries more than doubled in 2022, CNBC reported. The company's best-seller, Nezha V, is priced at 83,900 yuan ($12,000). Whereas Nio's larger SUV's start from the price range of 400,000 yuan. As of July 2022, Nezha had raised nearly 10 billion yuan for its Series  ( 45 min )

From Salesforce and Beyond Meat to Snap, Lyft, and Robinhood, big names across a number of sectors have announced major layoffs in recent months  ( 33 min )

Salesforce becomes the latest tech giant to trim its workforce.  ( 46 min )

The current rate is good, but if you hold off until just before the next change, it could be even better.  ( 27 min )

“The successful spin-off of GE HealthCare marks a pivotal moment in our transformation into three independent companies focused on critical, growing sectors," said CEO Larry Culp.  ( 13 min )

The company says the restructuring plan is 'intended to reduce operating costs, improve operating margins.'  ( 22 min )

Tesla watcher and Twitter CEO Elon Musk critic Dan Ives is sounding a bit more optimistic on Tesla stock after a major hammering to kick off the New Year.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A veteran trader’s well-timed bet on the end of easy money has achieved triple-digit returns in his new hedge fund’s first full year. Most Read from BloombergChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsMcCarthy Loses Third Round of Voting for House SpeakerAfter running Eagle’s View Capital Management as a fund of funds for 16 years, founder Neal Berger decided to add his own fund to the mix. The Contrarian Macro  ( 48 min )

How to know if you're playing your cards right.  ( 48 min )

The electric vehicle manufacturer has just published its production figures for 2022.  ( 14 min )

UBS analyst Karl Keirstead warns of a "steep growth deceleration" for Microsoft's flagship cloud division.  ( 11 min )

Could Jeff Bezos make a return to Amazon, as Bob Iger did at Walt Disney? This observer thinks so.  ( 27 min )

The first stage of the break up of General Electric Co. has been completed, as GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. has been officially separated and will begin...  ( 23 min )

Here’s what pros say you should consider before jumping on the bandwagon.  ( 24 min )

The government has greenlit a request from Ant Group—of which Alibaba is a major owner—to raise capital. The news is both material and symbolic.  ( 22 min )

Stock futures edge higher with jobs, Fed in focus; Fed minutes may show rate path split as economy, inflation cools; GE HealthCare shares to begin trading on the Nasdaq; Microsoft slumps as UBS cuts rating, flags Azure weakness and Kevin McCarthy faces 'last shot' at House Speaker after three failed votes.  ( 25 min )

A New Year’s resolution for retirees: Find your ikigai  ( 30 min )

Rivian produced 10,020 vehicles in the fourth quarter and 24,337 in 2022, just missing company guidance for 25,000 vehicles.  ( 21 min )

Have an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email picks@marketwatch.com.  ( 25 min )

What to watch in markets on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.  ( 48 min )

What to watch in markets on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.  ( 48 min )

The company’s shares fell 27.2% in 2022, performing worse than the broader market.  ( 46 min )

The tech giant's market value closed below $2 trillion on Tuesday for the first time since March 2021.  ( 21 min )

Tesla edges higher after shares of the electric-vehicle company declined more than 12% on Tuesday. Apple shares rise after the market capitalization of the iPhone maker closed below $2 trillion for the first time since March 8, 2021.  ( 21 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. led an advance in US-listed Chinese stocks in premarket trading, with Ant Group Co.’s approved fundraising plan boosting optimism that China’s regulatory clampdown on its internet sector is easing.Most Read from BloombergChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsMcCarthy Loses Third Round of Voting for House SpeakerAlibaba, which owns a stake in Ant, rallied 6.7%. Its e-commerce peers  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks advanced with US futures as favorable news reports from China and data from Europe boosted risk appetite. The dollar fell and Treasuries rose.Most Read from BloombergChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsMcCarthy Loses Third Round of Voting for House SpeakerThe Stoxx Europe 600 Index climbed, with an unexpected slowing of French inflation adding to signs of easing price pressure in the euro area. A r  ( 47 min )

The leader of the ARK Innovation Fund is unfazed by Elon Musk's handling of Twitter.  ( 22 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Wall Street banks are turning bearish on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., cautioning that the world’s biggest chipmaker will issue conservative guidance for its revenue outlook due to weak demand. Most Read from BloombergChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsMcCarthy Loses Third Round of Voting for House SpeakerThe primary chipmaker for Apple Inc. is scheduled to report earnings for the last quarter  ( 46 min )

Nathan Ricks, a bank client and Utah businessman, died in the Monday crash. Two other passengers suffered minor injuries. The plane was on its way to the Rose Bowl.  ( 15 min )

Asian stock markets rose Wednesday ahead of the release of minutes from a Federal Reserve meeting that investors hope might show the U.S. central bank is...  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Cathie Wood bought Tesla Inc. stock amid a rout on Tuesday, reaffirming her conviction in the electric-vehicle producer even as many investors have bailed out due to the multiple headwinds the company faces.Most Read from BloombergChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsMcCarthy Loses Third Round of Voting for House SpeakerFunds backed by Wood’s firm Ark Investment Management LLC bought more than 176,000 shar  ( 46 min )

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Twitter CEO Elon Musk's push to cut costs at the social media platform has seen the company's San Francisco headquarters shrink from six floors to two.  ( 47 min )

The big market headline last year has been the steady fall in stocks. The S&P 500 tumbled 19% for 2022, and the NASDAQ has fallen a disastrous 33%. And while recent data shows that there may be some hope on the inflation front, there may still be storm clouds massing for this year’s stock market. In times like these, it’s natural to turn to the high-yield dividend payers. These stocks offer the twin advantages of a steady income stream through regular, reliable dividend payments – and dividend y  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The Federal Reserve is set to shed more light on why it’s worried that strong inflation may linger as the US economy moves into the new year.Most Read from BloombergChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsAt the conclusion of the Dec. 13-14 meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee, policymakers published new projections showing they expected inflatio  ( 48 min )

Salesforce joins Amazon, Twitter, Meta Platforms in reducing headcounts amid inflation and interest rate increases.  ( 1 min )

Bank of America's contrarian sell-side indicator, which aggregates strategists’ asset allocation views, fell 33 basis points (bps) in December and is now 1.5 percentage points away from the level that’s historically tied to a good buying opportunity.  ( 1 min )

For the 46th consecutive year, Ford says its F-Series pick-ups will be the top selling truck in America for 2022. Though the official sales Ford data doesn’t come out until January 5th, the Dearborn-based automaker is fairly positive that the over 640,000 F-Series trucks sold will top rivals like GM, Toyota, and Stellantis’ Ram brand.  ( 46 min )

Rivian fell short of its 25,000-vehicle production target for 2022, capping a challenging year for the electric-truck startup.  ( 24 min )

The fallout from Southwest's holiday meltdown continues.  ( 10 min )

Tesla’s disappointing deliveries won’t be the last headline about car sales this week. But investors will need to wait longer for firm answers to a more important question: How valuable are those sales?  ( 26 min )

Rosenblatt analysts see Advanced Micro Devices, Nvidia, Marvell and Micron Technology at least doubling from here.  ( 21 min )

2023 earnings expectations for the semiconductor sector have fallen 26% from their peak in March 2022, New Street Research says.  ( 21 min )

Even if the U.S. avoids a recession in 2023, consumers and investors could face a grinding slowdown that likely won't let up until 2024, says Mark Zandi.  ( 26 min )

NIO (NIO) got off to a good start in 2023, after announcing a record 15,815 deliveries for December 2022, amounting to a 50.8% year-over-year increase. After the myriad issues encountered last year, namely the zero-Covid policies’ impact on production alongside supply chain snags, investors will be hoping the uptick is a harbinger of things to come and not merely a one-off event. The December delivery numbers come in the wake of the company’s December 24th NIO Day. At the event, as anticipated,  ( 46 min )

Folks are flocking to the Sunshine State. Are you savvy enough to get some exposure?  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Hedging against the unknown is the name of the game in the options market. One risk that traders are increasingly attuned to in equities is the chance they will rally in 2023.Most Read from BloombergChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsMcCarthy Loses Third Round of Voting for House SpeakerWall Street strategists doubt it and investors are positioned against it, but certain pricing trends in derivatives sho  ( 47 min )

Fidelity was one of 19 investors listed as taking part in Musk's purchase of Twitter, committing about $316 million to the transaction. Its filings tell a tale.  ( 46 min )

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Gordon Johnson, CEO of GLJ Research, believes Tesla's delivery growth is coming to a halt, but the market is still pricing in soaring revenues.  ( 47 min )

The tech giant is one of only five U.S. companies to have ever closed with a market cap of $1 trillion or greater.  ( 21 min )

Involuntary liquidation petition filed against United Furniture over abrupt shutdown.  ( 15 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan said a US recession is the “most likely outcome” as the central bank tightens monetary policy to curb inflation. Most Read from BloombergChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsMcCarthy Loses Third Round of Voting for House SpeakerWhile the last two monthly reports showed a deceleration in consumer-price increases, “I don’t think it will warrant a Fed reversal that  ( 46 min )

The landmark legislation includes $391 billion in spending, which is expected to help earnings.  ( 26 min )

This analyst says to keep an eye on Costco's stock for this important reason.  ( 47 min )

Bed Bath & Beyond shares see a huge reversal.  ( 46 min )

“The Cinderella ride is over for Tesla, and Musk now needs to navigate the company through this Category 5 dark macro storm,” Tesla bull Dan Ives wrote in a Tuesday note.  ( 48 min )

(Bloomberg) -- A warmer-than-expected start to winter in large parts of the world that could linger for weeks — especially across the US — is easing fears of a natural gas crisis that had been predicted to trigger outages and add to power bills.Most Read from BloombergChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionShopify Tells Employees to Just Say No to MeetingsBodies Pile Up in China as Covid Surge Overwhelms Crematoriums  ( 46 min )

Oil and gas prices fell at the beginning of the new year, with Henry Hub gas prices falling more than 10% during the first session of the year  ( 49 min )

Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust received $4 billion from California fund and sets aside $1 billion to support a 11.25% minimum return.  ( 21 min )

The über-rich are keeping their powder dry in the new year, a poll of ultra-high-net-worth investors found. Then they'll "pounce."  ( 47 min )

You know it's time to be scared when a TikToker says so.  ( 49 min )

Shopify is cutting 76,500 hours of meetings, a company spokesperson told Fortune.  ( 48 min )

The health care division of the Boston-based conglomerate comes into its own and begins trading on Wednesday.  ( 14 min )

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The front-month traded gold futures contract rose 1.1% to $1,839.70 a troy ounce Tuesday, settling at the highest value since June 2021. Prices were boosted by China’s plan to scrap quarantine requirements for international travelers. Analysts say that the move represents a shift toward opening the  ( 23 min )

In a pre-CES keynote presentation, the chip maker also announced updated graphics chips and PC designs.  ( 22 min )

A case involving two former high-level executives of United HealthCare Services, who sued the company over allegations they were not paid enough for a billion-dollar business line they helped start, has been closed, according to court records.  ( 14 min )

Apple shares are trading at an 18-month low Tuesday as investors worry that supply chain disruptions and softer consumer spending will clip December quarter earnings.  ( 10 min )

Tesla stock is picking right up where it left off in 2022: Lacking juice.  ( 46 min )

General Electric’s healthcare unit is ready to begin its solo flight on the bourses.  ( 46 min )

Tesla delivered 405,278 vehicles in the fourth quarter of 2022. Wall Street was looking for closer to 420,000 units. Shares are falling Tuesday.  ( 21 min )

If one is trying to perform with or outperform the S&P 500, it becomes difficult to exit AAPL completely.  ( 19 min )

U.S. stocks turned lower Tuesday morning as a busy first trading week of 2023 got underway.  ( 48 min )

Rosenblatt analysts see Advanced Micro Devices, Nvidia, Marvell and Micron Technology at least doubling from here.  ( 21 min )

Baird analyst Peter Arment raises his price target on Boeing shares to $250 from $210.  ( 22 min )

Lithium miner Piedmont amended an agreement to supply Tesla with ore of the metal that goes into electric-vehicle batteries.  ( 22 min )

Winklevoss and his identical twin brother first rose to prominence through their lawsuit against Mark Zuckerberg, who they claimed stole their idea for Facebook.  ( 47 min )

U.S. inflation may be receding for now, but investors should brace for another 'spike' in the not-too-distant future, Michael Burry warns  ( 24 min )

Tesla shares are starting 2023 on the wrong foot after the automaker reported a delivery miss for the fourth quarter. Tesla delivered 405,278 vehicles globally for the quarter, missing analyst expectations of 420,760 as compiled by Bloomberg. For the quarter, Tesla produced 439,701 vehicles, a number that exceeded deliveries by 34,423 vehicles.  ( 47 min )

Among the many Warren Buffett quotes thrown around, none has caught the imagination more than his timeless, “be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful” nugget. And it looks like 2023 will be the perfect opportunity for Buffett to once again demonstrate his use of the axiom. At least that is the opinion of Elon Musk, who recently said he “suspects Warren Buffett is going to be buying a lot of stock next year." Having called Buffett a “bean counter” in the past, Musk is  ( 49 min )

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To figure out if $1.5 million is enough for retirement, you'll need to factor in Social Security, pension and other income, as well as fixed and variable costs. For instance, your lifestyle and how long you will live in retirement … Continue reading → The post Can You Retire on $1.5 Million Comfortably? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

While you might not immediately associate retirement with homeownership, buying a home after age 60 can be thrilling and financially savvy. Instead of looking for highly rated school districts, you can find the ideal combination of comfort, affordability and proximity … Continue reading → The post Pros and Cons of Buying a House After Age 60 appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

Vanguard and Fidelity are two of the largest brokerages, and each offer plenty of low-cost investments and valuable tools. So which is better for you?  ( 52 min )

Some analysts project the company’s liability costs will reach tens of billions of dollars, though 3M lawyers and executives have said they expect the ultimate costs will be much less.  ( 26 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Blackstone Inc. is getting a $4 billion cash infusion from the University of California for its massive real estate fund Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust, which has faced heightened pressure from investors pulling cash. Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansUkraine Latest: Strike Kills 63 Russian Troops in Occupied TownUC Investments will invest the $4 billion in the Class I  ( 46 min )

Gold prices kicked off the first trading session of 2023 on Tuesday by advancing to fresh 6-month highs, bolstered by lower bond yields and expectations...  ( 24 min )

Benzinga Elon Musk Says IRS Qualification Norms For EV Credits 'Messed Up' — Why He Finds It 'Bizarre' Ever since the IRS announced the qualifying criteria for availing of the electric vehicle tax credits allowed under the "Inflation Reduction Act Of 2022," Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) backers had expressed dissatisfaction about them. A Tesla influencer pointed out that the electric vehicle maker's Model Y SUV does not qualify as an SUV for the U.S. tax credit as its weight of 238 pounds is consider  ( 48 min )

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AMC’s stock hit a 52-week low of $3.81 on Dec. 28, 2022  ( 26 min )

As General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) enters 2023, it will split off its healthcare unit, completing a step in the breakup of the industrial giant. It will face questions about shedding its power businesses for the rest of the year. GE Healthcare Technologies Inc will start trading this week, leaving the conglomerate with jet engines, natural gas-powered turbines, and wind turbine units. The gas and wind turbines will be combined with other GE energy businesses into a new unit GE Vernova that w  ( 46 min )

Tesla stock is picking right up where it left off in 2022: Lacking juice.  ( 46 min )

Nio and Li Auto stocks surged, after the China-based EV makers reported deliveries that were well above estimates provided less than a week before  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Russia's crude shipments slid to the lowest for 2022 in the final four weeks of the year as sanctions crimped Moscow’s exports. Cargoes bound for China, India and Turkey, which have become a lifeline for Russian supplies displaced from Europe, saw a third straight drop.The country's overall seaborne flows fell by 117,000 barrels a day to 2.615 million barrels on a four-week average basis. Volumes also declined week-on-week, though they recovered from a mid-month, weather-related s  ( 52 min )

Tesla's record Q4 deliveries may have come "at the cost of higher incentives, suggesting lower pricing and margin" said JPMorgan analyst Ryan Brinkman.  ( 12 min )

Have an issue with your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email picks@marketwatch.com.  ( 25 min )

AMC will look to rebound in 2023 after a plunge in its stock price.  ( 47 min )

Indians looking to escape the country’s chronic unemployment rut frequently fall prey to rackets. One such ring has reportedly conned at least 50,000 people since 2020, making it one of India’s biggest job frauds in recent times.  ( 46 min )

The venture capitalist, who has always bet on the rise of bitcoin, is confident despite the difficulties of the crypto space.  ( 11 min )

Investors got some cheer at the start of 2023 after a rough year for the stocks.  ( 21 min )

Tesla CEO Elon Musk appears to have finally picked a second-in-command at the car manufacturer, whose share price has tanked in the past year, as it keeps struggling to meet its growth targets.  ( 47 min )

Tesla's deliveries in the fourth quarter set a record but miss analysts' expectations; Chinese electric-vehicle makers NIO, XPeng, and Li Auto report strong deliveries for December.  ( 21 min )

What to watch in markets on Tuesday, January 3, 2022.  ( 48 min )

U.S. stock futures rose Tuesday as investors returned from the festive break in a generally bullish mood.  ( 24 min )

‘Do I get out? Do I need a second job to hold things over until the market picks up again?’ the broker told MarketWatch.  ( 27 min )

The EV maker is trying to stimulate demand in one of the most important automotive markets.  ( 15 min )

‘With pay transparency, the genie is out of the bottle and there is no going back,’ one workplace consultant said.  ( 25 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Tesla Inc. delivered fewer vehicles than expected last quarter despite offering hefty incentives in its biggest markets, reinforcing demand concerns that contributed to the worst month and year for the electric-car maker’s stock since its 2010 initial public offering.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionUkraine Latest: Strike Kills 63 Russian Troops in Occupied TownChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansXi Warns of  ( 48 min )

The Securities Commission of The Bahamas has rejected “material misstatements” made by FTX’s newly-appointed CEO, John J. Ray III  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Chinese equities overcame an early bout of volatility to advance on the first day of the new year as optimism grew that Covid infections may have peaked in some parts of the nation.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionUkraine Latest: Strike Kills 63 Russian Troops in Occupied TownChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansXi Warns of Tough Covid Fight, Acknowledges Divisions in ChinaThe Hang Seng China Enterprises Inde  ( 49 min )

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication  ( 5 min )

The U.S. dollar climbed strongly Tuesday ahead of the week's key economic data. Tuesday's main economic release is the U.S. manufacturing PMI for December, which is expected to show the sector still in contraction territory. The Fed raised interest rates by 50 basis points last month, a reduction in size after delivering four consecutive 75 basis point hikes, but has said it may need to keep interest rates higher for longer to tame inflation.  ( 46 min )

Shares of Chinese electric-vehicle makers rose Tuesday in Hong Kong, led by Li Auto Inc., after strong December delivery data.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Space Exploration Technologies Corp. is raising $750 million in new fundraising, which values the company at $137 billion, CNBC reported, citing correspondence it obtained. Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionUkraine Latest: Strike Kills 63 Russian Troops in Occupied TownXi Warns of Tough Covid Fight, Acknowledges Divisions in ChinaGemini’s Cameron Winklevoss Slams Crypto Exec Barry Silbert Over Frozen FundsAndreessen Horowitz will likel  ( 46 min )

The holiday season was a final celebratory hurrah before an economic winter will scare people into curtailing their spending. You can profit from the trend with options.  ( 22 min )

Walt Disney tops the list of investor Jon Boyar’s selections, The others are Liberty Braves Group, Uber Technologies, Markel, Watsco, and LabCorp.  ( 22 min )

Yields are up on a range of attractive investments—and many beat inflation. 12 ways to cash in.  ( 23 min )

The conventional wisdom is saying that after the high inflation and severe market losses of 2022, we’re in for a rough ride going forward. But there are always contrarian voices, giving alternate opinions and predictions – and that’s what we’re getting from Jonathan Golub, chief U.S. equity strategist at Credit Suisse. Golub’s point is based on data. As he sees it, “The data looks a lot less recessionary that it did three or four months ago... The things [consumers] buy aren't going to go up as  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- US and European equity futures fell and shares across Asia dropped on Tuesday in a sign that further pain lies ahead after global stocks tumbled by a fifth last year.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionUkraine Latest: Strike Kills 63 Russian Troops in Occupied TownXi Warns of Tough Covid Fight, Acknowledges Divisions in ChinaGemini’s Cameron Winklevoss Slams Crypto Exec Barry Silbert Over Frozen FundsContracts for the Euro Stoxx 50 slipp  ( 48 min )

Some analysts believe the oil market crisis sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may now officially be over, with oil prices set to fall further still  ( 49 min )

U.S. stock-market futures inched higher Monday, suggesting slight gains ahead of the first trading day of 2023.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Turnaround hopes for Asian equities abound after a near $5 trillion wipeout in valuation, with investors betting some of the biggest bugbears of last year will evolve into tailwinds for 2023. Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionUkraine Latest: Strike Kills 63 Russian Troops in Occupied TownXi Warns of Tough Covid Fight, Acknowledges Divisions in ChinaChina’s Foreign Minister Says ‘Deeply Impressed’ With AmericansA full reopening of China  ( 48 min )

A non-refundable tax credit is a tax credit that can only reduce a taxpayer’s liability to zero.  ( 18 min )

Federal agencies issue statement on crypto-asset risks to banking institutions.  ( 10 min )

Plea sets up a legal battle with his former business partners who have already admitted to fraud.  ( 11 min )

The Express is back on the tracks and riding into 2023 with the tale of the tape from last year's historically challenging markets, and the outlook for the year ahead. Plus, Salim Ramji, Global Head of iShares and Index Investments for BlackRock, joins the show to talk about why 2023 will be big for bond ETFs, and why the overall market for exchange-traded products is only getting bigger as investors demand customization. And... Warren Buffett's secret to not buying stocks.  ( 25 min )

The weakest stock in the S&P 500 was also hit by news that most Tesla models won't qualify for new U.S. tax credits  ( 14 min )

We reviewed the best brokers for international trading platforms for both U.S.-based and non-U.S. citizens. Get details on the features, as well as their pros and cons.  ( 20 min )

Fire insurance covers damage and losses caused by fire and is often purchased in addition to standard homeowners insurance. Learn how coverage works.  ( 15 min )

Credit unions are offering consumers more competitive interest rates than banks. As a result, they're now claiming more market share of auto loans.  ( 10 min )

Like most companies, the major U.S. stock markets are open for trading on normal business days only.  ( 17 min )

A new funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz could boost the reusable rocket company as it marks 200th launch.  ( 11 min )

After averaging well above 7% for the first time since November, 30-year mortgage rates have dropped back down below the notable threshold.  ( 12 min )

Looking for the best place to trade actively? We reviewed the best brokers & trading platforms based on execution speed, ease of use, pricing, reliability, and customer service.  ( 24 min )

The three temporary federal pandemic unemployment programs provided benefits to a wider range of people, plus a longer benefit period, and an extra $600 a week on top of the regular unemployment insurance benefit. Here's how they worked.  ( 17 min )

What your children need to know about your finances and other important matters.  ( 20 min )

Looking for the best place to harness the power of options leverage? We reviewed the best options trading platforms based on trading tools, ease of use, clear pricing, probability calculators, and mobile platform capabilities.  ( 32 min )

Looking for the best place to buy and sell ETFs? We reviewed the best ETF brokers & trading platforms based on their selection, research, screeners, and more.  ( 23 min )

Tax-efficient investing can minimize your tax burden and maximize your returns. Find out why tax-efficient investing is important and how it can save you money.  ( 16 min )

A mid-cap fund is a type of investment fund that focuses its investments on companies with a capitalization in the middle range of listed stocks in the market.  ( 14 min )

The first Bitcoin was mined on Jan. 3, 2009, launching a global revolution in finance and other industries.  ( 13 min )

A required minimum distribution is a specific amount of money a retiree must withdraw from a tax-deferred retirement account each year, starting at age 73.  ( 20 min )

Here are the best online brokerage accounts and trading platforms with low costs and fees plus the best trading experience, mobile apps, and more.  ( 26 min )

Term life insurance and universal life insurance have different term lengths and costs to consider. Universal also has a cash value component, which term life does not.  ( 15 min )

An annuity is a financial product that pays out a fixed stream of payments to an individual, primarily used as an income stream for retirees.  ( 22 min )

Monthly tracking report for credit card interest rates from Investopedia's database of more than 300 cards. These are the current rates as of January 2023.  ( 15 min )

Satoshi Nakamoto is the name used by the creator(s) of Bitcoin. Learn more about this unknown developer and who it might be.  ( 19 min )

In 2022, major U.S. equity indexes posted their first annual decline since 2018, and the steepest since the 2008 financial crisis.  ( 9 min )

Our methodology analyzes and contextualizes hundreds of data points across 19 insurers to identify and rank the best small business insurance companies. Author: Meredith Mangan  ( 12 min )

Collectibles are items worth more than they originally sold for because of their rarity and popularity. Learn about investing in collectibles.  ( 18 min )

Rewards credit cards offer cash back, points, and travel miles for your everyday purchases. Here's how to choose the best card for you.  ( 15 min )

FTX-oprichter Sam Bankman-Fried heeft dinsdag verklaard onschuldig te zijn aan fraude. De voormalige techmiljardair verscheen voor een rechtbank in New York, waar hij zich moet verantwoorden voor zijn rol in de ondergang van cryptobeurs FTX.  ( 3 min )

De Franse overheid vindt dat energiebedrijven bakkers in het land moeten helpen als die worstelen met hun steeds hogere energierekening. Dat zei minister van Financiën Bruno Le Maire toen hij dinsdag onderweg was naar een ontmoeting met vertegenwoordigers van die energiebedrijven.  ( 3 min )

De prijzen in Duitsland zijn in de maand december weer iets minder hard gestegen. De inflatie bedroeg in december 8,6 procent, het laagste percentage sinds augustus.  ( 3 min )

Energie was in 2022 het gesprek van de dag, maar in de markt van de aanbieders van elektriciteit en gas is die onrust niet terug te zien. Uit een overzicht van toezichthouder ACM blijkt dat één partij er afgelopen jaar mee ophield en nog geen handvol nieuwe aanbieders zich meldde.  ( 4 min )

In Turkije waren producten en diensten vorige maand gemiddeld 64,3 procent duurder dan een jaar eerder. Hoewel dat een grote stijging is, is het toch minder dan in november, toen de inflatie 84,4 procent bedroeg.  ( 4 min )

Met windparken, zonnepanelen en een grotere toestroom van vloeibaar aardgas komen de oplossingen voor de energiecrisis langzaam in zicht. Toch is het te vroeg om te juichen: gas en stroom blijven nog het hele jaar duur en de prijs aan de pomp kan opveren als de Chinese corona-uitbraak achter de rug is.  ( 8 min )

Supermarktconcern Jumbo heeft zelf ook onderzoek laten doen naar de witwaspraktijken waar topman en mede-eigenaar Frits van Eerd door het OM van wordt verdacht. Uit dat onderzoek zijn geen strafbare feiten of onregelmatigheden naar voren gekomen.  ( 3 min )

Supermarktconcern Jumbo heeft zelf ook onderzoek laten doen naar de witwaspraktijken waar topman en mede-eigenaar Frits van Eerd door het OM van wordt verdacht. Uit dat onderzoek zijn geen strafbare feiten of onregelmatigheden naar voren gekomen.  ( 3 min )

Kledingketen Primark ziet nog steeds niets in het optuigen van een webwinkel. Dat zegt topman George Weston in een interview met de Britse zakenkrant Financial Times. Het bedrijf is een van de weinige kledingverkopers zonder online winkel en liep daardoor tijdens de lockdowns veel omzet mis.  ( 3 min )

Tesla heeft afgelopen kwartaal 405.278 auto's afgeleverd bij klanten. Nooit eerder wist het bedrijf van miljardair Elon Musk zo veel voertuigen in drie maanden tijd af te leveren. Toch bleven de leveringen achter bij de productie, doordat het bedrijf met logistieke problemen te maken heeft.  ( 3 min )

Het kan snel gaan. Begin vorig jaar werd FTX-oprichter Sam Bankman-Fried nog gezien als 'cryptokoning' en een paar maanden later ging z'n cryptobeurs failliet en werd hij gearresteerd. Bankman-Fried verschijnt dinsdag voor het eerst voor de rechter. Vier vragen over de zaak tegen de gevallen 'cryptokoning'.  ( 5 min )

A new funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz could boost the reusable rocket company as it marks 200th launch.  ( 1 min )

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In 2022, major U.S. equity indexes posted their first annual decline since 2018, and the steepest since the 2008 financial crisis.  ( 1 min )

The Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC) is a provision of the U.S. tax code that lets taxpayers lower their taxes to offset higher education costs.  ( 17 min )

Investing in rare coins can be profitable, but it's not ideal for making short-term gains. Here's what you need to know about how to invest in coins for long-term profits.  ( 13 min )

Hope Credit was a nonrefundable higher education tax credit​​​​​​​ offered to some American taxpayers, replaced in 2009 by the American Opportunity Tax Credit (AOTC).  ( 15 min )

An alternative minimum tax (AMT) places a floor on the percentage of tax that a filer may be required to pay to the government.  ( 17 min )

A tax bracket is a range of incomes subject to a certain income tax rate.  ( 24 min )

How you take a 401(k) distribution can greatly impact your taxes. Read about 10 ways to help reduce the taxes you pay on 401(k) withdrawals.  ( 25 min )

This week’s cryptocurrencies to keep an eye on are BitDAO (BIT), OKB (OKB), Litecoin (LTC), Lido DAO (LDO), and Algorand (ALGO).  ( 13 min )

A health insurance deductible is the amount of money you must pay out of pocket each year before your insurance plan benefits kick in. Learn how health insurance deductibles work.  ( 22 min )

An employee savings plan (ESP) is an employer-sponsored tax-deferred account, funded with contributions and typically used to save for retirement.  ( 17 min )

A stock symbol is a unique series of letters assigned to a security for trading purposes.  ( 18 min )

Convexity is a measure of the relationship between bond prices and bond yields that shows how a bond's duration changes with interest rates.  ( 21 min )

Some relatively painless moves allow you to save money, and the payoff can grow to thousands of dollars if the savings are invested over decades.  ( 22 min )

A global depositary receipt is a negotiable financial instrument representing shares in a foreign company. Learn about the characteristics of GDRs.  ( 19 min )

The CUSIP number is an identification number assigned to all stocks and registered bonds by The Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures.  ( 16 min )

Trend analysis is a technique used in technical analysis that attempts to predict future stock price movements based on recently observed trend data.  ( 25 min )

Balance of trade is the difference between the value of a country's exports and the value of its imports; it is the largest component of a country's balance of payments.  ( 20 min )

With Walmart leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest retail companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 14 min )

Notching is where rating agencies give higher or lower credit ratings to particular obligations of a single issuer.  ( 19 min )

The difference between annual compensation and annual salary is especially important for retirement plan contributions.  ( 15 min )

Discover how time and compounded growth of earnings can help even a modest 401(k) balance grow to a significant sum over 20 years.  ( 15 min )

A master brand is a specific overarching brand name that serves as the main anchoring point on which all underlying products are based.  ( 15 min )

An Ishikawa diagram is a diagram that shows the causes of an event and is often used in manufacturing and product development.  ( 17 min )

The invisible hand is a metaphor for how, in a free market economy, self-interested individuals can promote the general benefit of society at large.  ( 19 min )

Capital gains taxes on real estate and property can be reduced when you sell your home, up to certain tax limits, if you meet the requirements.  ( 33 min )

Whether you're a saver or a financial advisor who wants to give clients a leg up, these 8 tips are essential for financial planning.  ( 18 min )

Qualified distributions from a Roth IRA are tax-free, but there are some scenarios in which withdrawing money could result in a tax penalty.  ( 18 min )

Contributions to a traditional IRA can reduce your adjusted gross income (AGI), but Roth IRA contributions do not.  ( 22 min )

Commercial paper is a short-term, unsecured debt instrument issued by corporations typically for the financing of short-term liabilities.  ( 20 min )

After many years of virtually zero demand growth, the electric industry is looking at strong growth as governments are pushing an electrification agenda, but who is going to end up paying for it?  ( 48 min )

Warren Buffett's conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway performed better in 2022 than Elon Musk and Tesla.  ( 13 min )

With the help of a cohort of first-time African American hotel investors, the two were able to acquire the 70-room property located in the Raleigh neighborhood part of the city for $3.85 million.  ( 46 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Tesla Inc. delivered fewer vehicles than analysts expected last quarter, missing estimates despite taking the unusual step of offering hefty incentives in its two biggest markets.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionXi Warns of Tough Covid Fight, Acknowledges Divisions in ChinaUkraine Latest: Strike Kills 63 Russian Troops in Occupied TownIMF Chief Georgieva Warns of ‘Tough Year’ for World EconomyThe company handed over 405,278 vehicles t  ( 47 min )

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As Tesla Inc. shares slumped to their worst performance on record at the end of 2022, the electric-vehicle company delivered fewer cars than analysts expected.  ( 24 min )

Wood's flagship Ark Innovation ETF dropped 67% last year, and is down 80% from its February 2021 peak.  ( 12 min )

‘My in-laws pay the property taxes, and we pay monthly utilities and home-insurance costs. They do not pay rent.’  ( 26 min )

The co-founder of crypto exchange Gemini has accused Digital Currency Group CEO Barry Silbert of “bad faith stall tactics” as their respective companies lock horns over a business disagreement precipitated by FTX’s multi-billion-dollar implosion late last year. Cameron Winklevoss blasted Silbert in an open letter posted to Twitter, alleging crypto broker Genesis Global Capital and its parent company, DCG, owe Gemini’s clients $900 million. DCG is also CoinDesk’s parent company.  ( 46 min )

Elon Musk’s electric car maker fell short of its initial goal of increasing annual deliveries by 50% or more last year  ( 24 min )

Tesla delivered 405,278 cars In Q4. Wall Street was looking for about 420,000.  ( 21 min )

How you take a 401(k) distribution can greatly impact your taxes. Read about 10 ways to help reduce the taxes you pay on 401(k) withdrawals.  ( 25 min )

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Tesla had its best year for deliveries on record despite what it described as "significant COVID and supply chain related challenges" throughout the whole of 2022.  ( 12 min )

Cameron Winklevoss penned an open letter over funds reportedly owed to Gemini Earn customers; Barry Silbert denies the accusations.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The fallout from the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire just got messier, with digital-asset entrepreneur Cameron Winklevoss accusing fellow businessman Barry Silbert of “bad faith stall tactics” and the intermingling of funds within his conglomerate that Winklevoss says have left $900 million in customer assets needlessly in limbo since FTX’s meltdown.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionUkraine Latest: Strike Kills 63 Russian  ( 48 min )

Though it's been a bleak year for the sector, Big Tech could be set to rebound in 2023, Constellation Research Principal Analyst and Founder R “Ray” Wang told Yahoo Finance Live.  ( 47 min )

Let’s take a moment to look at ad-tech. This is the merger of advertising and digital technology, and it’s become increasingly prevalent in our online age. Ad-tech underlies the success stories behind many of the market’s biggest companies, including giants like Google and Facebook, as well as online streaming services. But wait, you say, all of these companies are down in recent months – and that’s true. A generally deteriorating economic situation has pushed back hard on them, and ad-tech stan  ( 50 min )

If the economy enters a recession in 2023, or even if it manages to narrowly evade one, it might be the well-heeled that take a bigger hit than usual.  ( 24 min )

The 98-year-old investing legend has spoken.  ( 48 min )

Withdrawing the wrong amount, forgetting to take your RMD, mixing plan types are some of the most common mistakes.  ( 49 min )

With Fidelity and Vanguard, investors can access traditional, full-service investment platforms that allow you to individually manage your own account. Robinhood, by comparison, offers a very different experience geared towards mobile users. Here's how they stack up. If you prefer hands-on … Continue reading → The post Robinhood vs. Fidelity vs. Vanguard appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Target-date funds and index funds are popular investments, particularly for retirement portfolios, since they require little action on the part of investors. Target-date funds, or TDFs, became particularly popular after they were approved for defined contribution 401(k) accounts. Both are … Continue reading → The post Target Date Funds vs. Index Funds: Which Is Better? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 51 min )

A trust is a legal entity that holds money and assets for future distribution or management. For example, you might create a trust for your children's college education, putting money into it which they can withdraw when they go to … Continue reading → The post Trust Tax Rates and Exemptions for 2022 appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

Just about every bank puts a limit on how much cash you can withdraw each day. In part, this is a security feature to prevent thieves from cleaning out unauthorized accounts. In other part, this helps banks and ATMs to … Continue reading → The post How Much Cash Can You Withdraw From Your Bank? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

It can pay to be a responsible rental property owner. For instance, if you're always investing in your rental property and making improvements, not only will your tenants appreciate it and remain tenants longer, you can get a depreciation deduction … Continue reading → The post How to Avoid Depreciation Tax on Rental Property appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Marginal taxation systems like the U.S. federal income tax system increase the percentage of income owed to taxes as a taxpayer's income increases. There are seven income brackets. Your marginal tax rate will also be affected by your filing status, … Continue reading → The post How to Calculate the Marginal Tax Rate appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

With Walmart leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest retail companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 14 min )

Petroleo Brasileiro SA's preferred shares fell 4% after Brazil's new president removed the oil company, known as Petrobras, from a list of state-controlled...  ( 23 min )

Keep it simple, stupid.  ( 49 min )

A year into the role as chair of the sustainability standard-setter organization, Emmanuel Faber sees it picking up speed in 2023  ( 41 min )

Former employees of FTX will likely face extra scrutiny in their job hunt. But recruiters and hiring managers say they can move on if they are transparent and address the elephant in the room.  ( 41 min )

GE HealthCare shares start trading this week, but investors are cautious about prospects for the spinoff of the power business.  ( 26 min )

If you have self-employment income, your limits are much higher than those on 401(k)s.  ( 26 min )

Sustainability is emerging as a top priority in the 2023 chief information officer agenda, especially as some CIOs are taking the lead role in driving corporate initiatives through technology.  ( 36 min )

The era of ultralow bond yields, mild inflation and accommodative Fed policy has ended, money managers say, likely recalibrating the market’s winners and losers for years to come.  ( 25 min )

But they're not a good fit for everyone.  ( 48 min )

A hearing for the fallen king of crypto is scheduled for January 3 in Manhattan federal court.  ( 11 min )

Curious on how to buy battered tech stocks? Here's a quick tip. More on that, and what else to watch in business on Monday, January 2, 2023.  ( 48 min )

The best ways to save money this year, according to financial pros  ( 27 min )

The Securities Commission of The Bahamas says it is holding these assets pending transfer to clients and creditors.  ( 11 min )

Shift your daily tasks toward what you enjoy—and change your perspective, too.  ( 23 min )

Workers who stay put in their jobs are getting their heftiest pay raises in decades—helping fuel inflation.  ( 25 min )

More than two-thirds of economists at 23 major financial institutions expect the U.S. to have an economic downturn this year.  ( 24 min )

Here we go. The new year is upon us, and in preparation, the Street’s analysts have been lining up their top picks for 2023. It’s a bit of cliché, but a fun one – and one that can also bring some interesting stocks to investors’ notice. Remember that the analysts have been watching the markets all year, keeping close track of past and current performance, and they’ve built up a picture that puts stocks into perspective. For the retail investor, the year’s accumulated analysis is a gold mine of d  ( 50 min )

Discover how time and compounded growth of earnings can help even a modest 401(k) balance grow to a significant sum over 20 years.  ( 15 min )

Nvidia stock saw its market value cut in half in 2022. CEO Jensen Huang sold far less stock in 2022 than the previous year.  ( 22 min )

Higher mortgage rates aren't as much of a problem for this company.  ( 22 min )

Investors are likely to focus more on CEO succession with CEO Warren Buffett turning 93 in August.  ( 22 min )

Medtronic is dividend aristocrat, with 45 straight years of payout increases. But shares in the company, a top maker of medical devices, haven’t been regal performers.  ( 22 min )

There will be no trading in stocks or bonds on Monday as Wall Street observes the New Year holiday.  ( 45 min )

The European companies are being punished for their ESG investments, one strategist says.  ( 22 min )

Capital gains taxes on real estate and property can be reduced when you sell your home, up to certain tax limits, if you meet the requirements.  ( 33 min )

Whether you're a saver or a financial advisor who wants to give clients a leg up, these 8 tips are essential for financial planning.  ( 18 min )

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices were little changed on Monday morning in Asia along with most non-stablecoin top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. Cardano led gains with 1.65% while BNB lost most with 0.96%.  ( 46 min )

Contributions to a traditional IRA can reduce your adjusted gross income (AGI), but Roth IRA contributions do not.  ( 21 min )

One of Twitter’s landlords accused the social-media company of failing to pay for space in the building.  ( 26 min )

Weer niets gewonnen bij de Oud & Nieuw-loterijen en valt je droom om een supercar voor de deur te zetten in duigen? Dat hoeft niet. Er zijn ook andere mogelijkheden om eens te genieten achter het stuur van een mooie sportauto. Het is nog steeds niet goedkoop, maar de échte liefhebber zal het er graag voor over hebben.  ( 7 min )

De auto-industrie heeft nog steeds last van tegenwind. Na de beroerde verkoopjaren 2020 en 2021 vanwege de coronacrisis viel het aantal registraties van nieuwe personenwagens in 2022 door aanhoudende leveringsproblemen opnieuw lager uit. De sector verwacht dat de bodem nu wel is bereikt.  ( 7 min )

Turkije heeft vorig jaar voor een recordbedrag aan goederen en diensten geëxporteerd. In totaal werd er voor 254 miljard dollar (238 miljard euro) naar het buitenland vervoerd, zei president Recep Tayyip Erdogan maandag in een televisietoespraak.  ( 3 min )

Elke dag naar de super om de hoek of één keer per week alle koopjes af? Met de huidige kostencrisis zijn we kritischer op onze uitgaven, ook in de supermarkt. In de rubriek Het Bonnetje spreken we elke week met een Nederlander over zijn supermarktstrategie in tijden van inflatie.  ( 5 min )

Op 1 januari is het prijsplafond ingegaan. Dat zien we terug op onze energierekening. Maar hoe precies? Dit moet je weten over je energierekening in 2023.  ( 7 min )

In december waren er 27.308 aanvragen voor een hypotheek. Dat is 40 procent minder dan in dezelfde maand vorig jaar, blijkt uit gegevens van dataverzamelaar HDN. Het is de derde maand op rij dat het aantal aanvragen tientallen procenten lager is dan een jaar eerder.  ( 3 min )

Een logboek waarin alle biedingen op een koophuis staan geregistreerd: dat moet zorgen voor meer transparantie en wantoestanden op de huizenmarkt tegengaan. Vanaf 1 januari werken alle makelaars van brancheverenigingen NVM, VBO en Vastgoedpro ermee. Maar hoe werkt zo'n logboek precies? En hoe zit het met de privacy?  ( 7 min )

De Europese Commissie wil de stroommarkt in Europa hervormen om elektriciteit uit hernieuwbare bronnen goedkoper te maken. Dat schrijft Financial Times maandag op basis van een ingezien ontwerpplan. Stroom is al maanden veel duurder dan normaal vanwege de hoge gasprijs.  ( 3 min )

Goed nieuws deze week: de gasprijs daalde flink. Maar wat betekent dat voor onze tarieven en wanneer zien we dat terug op onze energierekening? Vier vragen en antwoorden.  ( 6 min )

Een logboek waarin alle biedingen op een koophuis staan geregistreerd: dat moet wantoestanden op de huizenmarkt tegengaan. Vanaf 1 januari werken alle makelaars van brancheverenigingen NVM, VBO en Vastgoedpro ermee. Maar hoe werkt zo'n logboek precies? En hoe zit het met de privacy?  ( 6 min )

Dit jaar krijgt waarschijnlijk een op de drie landen te maken met een recessie. Dat komt doordat de drie grote blokken - de VS, de EU en China - met economische tegenwind te maken krijgen. Dit jaar wordt daarom zwaarder dan 2022. Dat zei Kristalina Georgieva, topvrouw van het IMF, tegen de Amerikaanse nieuwszender CBS.  ( 3 min )

Dubai heeft op Nieuwjaarsdag de belasting op alcohol voor één jaar geschrapt. Door bier, wijn en sterke drank goedkoper te maken, wil Dubai aantrekkelijk blijven voor toeristen en expats. Het emiraat krijgt namelijk steeds meer concurrentie van andere landen in de regio.  ( 3 min )

Onze economie vertoonde in het derde kwartaal een lichte krimp en ook voor het vierde kwartaal en de eerste drie maanden van dit jaar wordt een min verwacht, zo voorspelde De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) onlangs nog. Maar we kunnen wel tegen een stootje, zeggen economen tegen NU.nl.  ( 5 min )

Onze economie vertoonde in het derde kwartaal een lichte krimp en ook voor het vierde kwartaal en de eerste drie maanden van dit jaar wordt een min verwacht, zo voorspelde De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) onlangs nog. Maar we kunnen wel tegen een stootje, zeggen economen tegen NU.nl.  ( 5 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The yen started 2023 with modest gains Monday as traders weighed the risk of further technical strength amid thin holiday trading.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionXi Warns of Tough Covid Fight, Acknowledges Divisions in ChinaTesla Kicks Off New Year in China by Extending Incentive OffersPhilippines Restores Air Traffic Control After Power OutageThe Japanese currency climbed as much as 0.3% to 130.77 per dollar in early Tokyo trading.  ( 45 min )

The Labor Department reported 263,000 new jobs in November, while the U.S. unemployment rate held steady at 3.7%.  ( 27 min )

A federal judge has set a date for the first pre-trial hearing between Microsoft and the Federal Trade Commission.  ( 45 min )

The king of cryptocurrencies started the new year as it ended 2022.  ( 10 min )

Electric vehicle maker Tesla has had a nightmarish year on the stock market.  ( 17 min )

Investing doesn't have to be hard and it can make you rich if you have the right mindset.  ( 13 min )

The owner of the Hartford Building in San Francisco, the home of Twitter HQ, is suing the social media company for failing to pay $136,250 in rent.  ( 44 min )

Some miners have held onto the bitcoin they mined, opting instead to finance operations with debt and other capital, which works really well – until it doesn’t.  ( 48 min )

Tesla typically reports quarterly deliveries on the second day of a new quarter.  ( 21 min )

NIO, Li, and XPend delivered a combined 48,340 vehicles in December, up about 19% year over year.  ( 21 min )

With PepsiCo at the top of the pile, these are the 10 largest beverage companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 17 min )

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication  ( 5 min )

Some companies are asking new hires to customize their compensation with different mixes of salary and equity.  ( 20 min )

The Horrible Year, 2022, is behind us now, fading into the rear-view mirror of memory and good riddance. Markets fell hard over the past 12 months, with a 19% drop in the S&P 500 and a 33% collapse in the tech-oriented NASDAQ. But the indexes are averages – and the losses, however broad-based, don’t mean that every individual stock is facing hard times or further losses ahead. We can get a handle on those stocks with solid prospects, but we’ll need a tool to sort through the accumulated reams of  ( 49 min )

I'm constantly losing money on stock and cryptocurrency investments. And I paid for the advice that has given me the information that I've used to do this. For example, I was told to buy SoFi and lost money the whole … Continue reading → The post Ask an Advisor: I'm Losing Money on Investments. How Can My Advisor Let This Happen? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

You can avoid capital gains taxes by investing long-term, taking advantage of tax-deferred retirement plans and offsetting gains.  ( 48 min )

Interest rates are on the rise. The Federal Reserve approved its first interest rate hike since late 2018 on Wednesday — and there are likely six rises coming this year. While it's conventional wisdom that bond yields move opposite interest … Continue reading → The post 4 Moves to Make in Your Portfolio as Interest Rates Climb appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 49 min )

The windfall elimination provision (WEP) reduces Social Security benefits for certain employees who may be double-dipping on a pension.  ( 48 min )

You may not even realize its presence is lurking around every corner.  ( 50 min )

Get ready for 2023 with a bunch of charts and stats.  ( 50 min )

Your cash and stocks are covered by insurance. Digital currencies don't enjoy the same level of protection.  ( 26 min )

Startups had a dismal year in 2022, from plummeting investment to scarce public listings, and data point to a 2023 that could be even more difficult.  ( 25 min )

Businesses in China have to get their supply chains in order after a topsy-turvy time capped by an abrupt Covid-policy reversal—and withstand a wave of cases sweeping through employee ranks.  ( 25 min )

Oil prices have sunk to pre-war levels. They are unlikely to remain there  ( 47 min )

Just because this couch company has seen some hard times doesn't mean I'm just going to bail out. Right now, it is my 'option.'  ( 12 min )

A batch of employment data and minutes from the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting of 2022 will headline a short opening week of 2023 as Wall Street limps into a new year after its worst run since the Global Financial Crisis.  ( 50 min )

With interest rates rising sharply, momentum shifted in favor of defensive plays, while the energy sector rallied amid geopolitical strife.  ( 23 min )

The car industry has earmarked tens of billions for EV projects—much of it directed to the South—with more investment planned.  ( 26 min )

Many Americans who picked up investing during the pandemic are cooling on the hobby. Their loved ones say they won’t miss hearing about buzzy stocks and cryptocurrencies.  ( 25 min )

The measures now in effect are part of the government's plans to turn the country into a crypto hub.  ( 45 min )

Delta, the best managed of the U.S. airlines, is poised to experience significant earnings growth over the next two years.  ( 21 min )

News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, the worldʼs leading global business publication  ( 5 min )

Ceteris paribus, a Latin phrase meaning "all else being equal," helps isolate multiple independent variables affecting a dependent variable.  ( 23 min )

Wills and trusts are key for successful estate planning. Discover the differences between wills and trusts and how to use them to protect loved ones.  ( 25 min )

An annual exclusion is the amount of money that one person may transfer to another as a gift without incurring a gift tax or affecting the unified credit.  ( 15 min )

With PepsiCo at the top of the pile, these are the 10 largest beverage companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 17 min )

The Mumbai Interbank bid rate is the interest rate a bank participating in the Indian interbank market would be willing to pay to attract a deposit from another participant bank.  ( 14 min )

Vorig jaar zijn minder nieuwe personenauto's verkocht dan in 2021, melden brancheorganisaties BOVAG en RAI Vereniging en dataspecialist RDC zondag. In totaal zijn in 2022 ruim 312.000 auto's verkocht, 3,2 procent minder dan in het voorgaande jaar. Wagens van Kia waren het populairst.  ( 3 min )

In 2022 zijn minder nieuwe personenauto's verkocht dan in 2021, melden brancheorganisaties BOVAG en RAI Vereniging en dataspecialist RDC zondag. In totaal werden in het afgelopen jaar ruim 312.000 auto's verkocht, 3,2 procent minder dan in 2021. Auto's van Kia werden het meest verkocht.  ( 3 min )

De 48-jarige Wael Sawan is vanaf 1 januari de nieuwe topman van Shell en wordt daarmee de jongste CEO uit de geschiedenis van het energieconcern. De Libanese Canadees neemt de functie over van de Nederlander Ben van Beurden, die negen jaar aan het roer stond.  ( 3 min )

De feestdagen vielen in 2022 voor werknemers iets gunstiger dan het jaar daarvoor. Maar het kan nog beter. Deze Nieuwjaarsdag - een erkende feestdag - valt op een zondag en is dus voor de werkgever. Maar het eind van dit jaar wordt het echt feest.  ( 4 min )

De 48-jarige Wael Sawan is vanaf 1 januari de nieuwe topman van Shell en wordt daarmee de jongste CEO uit de geschiedenis van het energieconcern. De Libanese Canadees neemt de functie over van de Nederlander Ben van Beurden, die negen jaar aan het roer stond.  ( 3 min )

We hebben een financieel lastig jaar achter de rug. Misschien wil je daarom in 2023 wel slimmer met je geld omgaan. Maar waar begin je bij het opstellen van een financieel plan voor het nieuwe jaar?  ( 7 min )

The multiplier effect measures the impact that a change in investment will have on final economic output.  ( 22 min )

The circular flow model of economics shows how money moves through an economy in a constant loop from producers to consumers and back again.  ( 20 min )

With Apple topping the list, these are the 10 biggest technology companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 14 min )

A quick estate planning guide for high-net-worth individuals to help minimize taxes and costs.  ( 17 min )

German automaker Daimler AG is known for its line of Mercedes-Benz luxury cars, but it is also the world's largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles.  ( 15 min )

Led by PetroChina Co. Ltd, these are the 10 biggest Chinese companies by revenue.  ( 13 min )

Market orders execute a trade immediately at the best available price, whereas a limit order only executes when the market trades at a certain price.  ( 21 min )

An externality is an economic term referring to a cost or benefit incurred or received by a third party who has no control over how that cost or benefit was created.  ( 21 min )

A bequest is an act of giving personal property or financial assets such as stocks, bonds, jewelry, and cash to an individual or organization through the provisions of a will or estate plan.  ( 13 min )

Legal immigrants in the U.S. can be eligible for Social Security benefits, but only if they meet certain requirements.  ( 20 min )

With Microsoft leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest software companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 13 min )

Effective management of your retirement will require being aware of when to expect your Social Security income and what changes to expect in 2023.  ( 23 min )

The real economic growth rate is a measure of economic growth that adjusts for inflation and is expressed as a percentage.  ( 17 min )

Accredited investors can invest money in the profitable world of private equity, private placements, venture capital, hedge funds, and equity crowdfunding.  ( 24 min )

Form 5329 is for individuals taking early distributions, or who owe excess-contribution or excess-accumulation penalties.  ( 17 min )

“We won’t exit this 'crypto winter’ in 2023, and probably not in 2024 either,” Marcus wrote in a year-end blog post.  ( 47 min )

In a world where governments and activist investors are calling for an energy transition and oil demand growth is set to slow, how should a rational oil CEO act?  ( 49 min )

Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com  ( 27 min )

In 2017, business magnate Warren Buffett did something that’s somewhat unusual for him. He poured hundreds of millions of dollars into a real estate investment. Buffett has been dismissive of real estate investing in the past. He’s called it a “lousy investment” in part because real estate can be expensive to maintain. Real estate also often requires “sweat equity” or the physical effort needed to upgrade properties or simply keep them from falling into disrepair. Yet in 2017, Berkshire Hathaway  ( 48 min )

Genuine, consistent market-beating ability is extremely rare among stock-fund managers.  ( 25 min )

Have a question about your own retirement savings? Email us at HelpMeRetire@marketwatch.com  ( 28 min )

Money and investing stories popular with MarketWatch readers over the past week.  ( 23 min )

'I don’t feel that we can or should afford to pay 45% of our take home income towards housing when we have a baby on the way.'  ( 28 min )

The housing market went through the wringer in 2022 as rates surged and buyers were pushed out  ( 29 min )

Is a financial adviser needed if you feel overwhelmed about money?  ( 27 min )

A CD ladder is a savings strategy where you invest in several certificates of deposit with staggered maturities to take advantage of higher rates on longer-term CDs  ( 47 min )

Guyana’s oil industry is set for another big year in 2023, with Exxon and other oil companies aggressively exploring and developing  ( 49 min )

One of the top crypto traders and the pseudonymous strategist Rekt Capital recently shared his outlook on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). He laid out a timeline for Bitcoin’s next all-time high on his Twitter feed. “According to the Four-Year Cycle theory, a new BTC All Time High would occur at the soonest in Candle 4 (2024) & at the latest in the new Candle 1 (2025),” he said in the Twitter post. According to the Four Year Cycle theory, a new #BTC All Time High would occur at the soonest in Candle 4 (20  ( 46 min )

Meta this week confirmed it recently bought Luxexcel, a Dutch startup that specializes in augmented reality eyewear.  ( 45 min )

The fate of the U.S. consumer is weighing on the outlook for markets in 2023  ( 28 min )

'You don’t want to deprive yourself today or later on,' says one retirement researcher.  ( 25 min )

With Microsoft leading the pack, these are the 10 biggest software companies by 12-month trailing revenue.  ( 13 min )

Investors get a chance to think about what will drive the market in 2023 after stocks posted the worst year since the 2008 financial crisis.  ( 25 min )

Under the terms of the settlement, Grubhub will pay affected customers in the DC area a total of $2.7 million.  ( 45 min )

Every ambitious market participant must consider two major issues if they wish to improve their process.  ( 16 min )

Crypto holders had a rough ride in 2022 and returns became a competition for the "least bad" losses.  ( 49 min )

While someone with excellent credit might pay an average of around 11% for a personal loan, those with poor credit could pay 28% or more.  ( 24 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Valkyrie Investments is out with a proposal for a much larger rival product: to become the new sponsor and manager of the crypto industry’s largest fund, the Grayscale Bitcoin trust.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionXi Warns of Tough Covid Fight, Acknowledges Divisions in ChinaTesla Kicks Off New Year in China by Extending Incentive OffersProminent Texas Family Has $29 Million Embezzled by BookkeeperThe Nashville, Tennessee-based asset  ( 46 min )

Oil and gas companies are have raised their budgets for more spending in 2023.  ( 12 min )

Generally, when you save for retirement, your goal should be not to touch the money until you are actually retired. Sometimes, though, life gets in the way and you need to dip into your retirement savings a bit earlier than … Continue reading → The post 4 Lucrative Loopholes That Can Get You Early Access to Retirement Funds appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

Retirees don't accurately understand their risks in retirement, according to a recent analysis from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. The brief, authored by Wenliang Hou, finds a disconnect between how retirees rank perceived risks and their objective … Continue reading → The post Retirees Don't Know Their No. 1 Retirement Risk: Advisors Can Help appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

A trust can hold many different assets, including your individual retirement account (IRA). Doing so can have benefits for you and your heirs, but it's important to structure the trust properly. We'll discuss how a trust works and what you … Continue reading → The post Can Your IRA be Placed in a Trust? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 47 min )

In 2022 the S&P 500 had its worst annual first-half in five decades. With the tailwinds that buoyed global economies during the pandemic recovery gone, those who are saving for retirement should take several steps to weather the drop-off … Continue reading → The post Is the Bull Market Coming to an End? What Retirement Savers Should Do to Prepare appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 48 min )

While inflation and market volatility loom over the U.S. economy, a new survey by Principal Financial Group shows that 59% of respondents plan to save more than $20,000 for retirement this year alone. Let's break down what the survey says … Continue reading → The post 6 Tips Americans Follow to Maximize Retirement Savings: Are You Keeping Pace? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.  ( 50 min )

Why not get 2023 rolling with these life-changing household finance moves?  ( 15 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Tesla Inc. shares have fallen so far, so fast that some individual investors are piling in, seeing a chance to pick up what was once Wall Street’s highest flying stock on the cheap. Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionBenedict XVI, Pope Whose Resignation Shook Catholics, DiesProminent Texas Family Has $29 Million Embezzled by BookkeeperTrump Tax Returns Show How Write-Offs Shrank What He Owed to IRSGreta Thunberg Trolls Andrew Tate on Tw  ( 48 min )

Turns out wealth isn't always health.  ( 48 min )

The trading firm took big gambles, winning some and losing plenty. Mr. Bankman-Fried remained deeply involved even after stepping down as CEO. There was a “complete lack of a risk-management framework that they could articulate in any meaningful way,” said one potential partner.  ( 26 min )

Thanks to their exceptionally high distribution yields, these vehicles are attractive candidates for income-oriented investors.  ( 25 min )

Some thoughts on the year and years behind and ahead.  ( 49 min )

Roths make more sense than traditional 401(k)s if you expect your tax rate to be higher in retirement than it is currently.  ( 22 min )

Returns released by a House committee show provisions of the tax code that were used while Donald Trump was in the White House.  ( 25 min )

Jeff Gennette says the retailer has made progress to diversify staff and suppliers, but struggles to hold on to diverse middle managers.  ( 22 min )

We all pay taxes. So why not get some of that money back?  ( 48 min )

But it has been an eventful 12 months and it doesn't seem like that's going to slow down anytime soon.  ( 19 min )

A shortage of drivers is hurting business, while rising fuel and car-maintenance costs have made the job less appealing over the past year.  ( 28 min )

The S&P 500 finishes with just one record close, the lowest tally since 2012.  ( 25 min )

Europe’s energy-squeezed winter has sent power operators and businesses into high alert for blackout risks, heightened by Russia’s war in Ukraine.  ( 22 min )

According to Bloomberg, NLRB's Tampa regional director filed a complaint against the automaker in September for breaking the law when it told employees not to discuss their pay with other people and not to talk about the termination of another employee.  ( 45 min )

There were few places for investors to hide in this year’s bloodbath, but those exposed to the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index undoubtedly had it the worst.  ( 22 min )

Shares of the telecommunications giant have been hit this year by a slowdown in its best business—broadband, or high-speed internet access—while cable TV customers are cutting the cord in increasing numbers.  ( 21 min )

Berkshire deserves strong consideration in investor portfolios.  ( 22 min )

From pizza robots to the crypto meltdown, the long bubble has shown us the hilarious, the regrettable, and the unexpectedly triumphant.  ( 25 min )

For a growing number of professionals, the days of unpaid overtime and working through weekends are in the past. Firms add people to finish projects, close for holidays and take other steps.  ( 23 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Twitter Inc. was sued for failing to pay $136,250 in rent for its office space in San Francisco.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionProminent Texas Family Has $29 Million Embezzled by BookkeeperBenedict XVI, Pope Whose Resignation Shook Catholics, DiesOne of World’s Most Crowded Cities Gets First Mass-Transit RailAs Roads Split in 2022 Stocks, One Trade Made All the DifferenceThe landlord, Columbia Reit - 650 California LLC, says it noti  ( 45 min )

The U.S. Oil exchange-traded fund had a blowout year. But its secret is right there on its website: it invests not in oil prices but in oil futures. And that makes all the difference.  ( 22 min )

Fidelity, which was among the group of outside investors that helped Elon Musk finance his $44 billion takeover of Twitter, has slashed the value of its stake in Twitter by 56%. The recalculation comes as Twitter navigates a number of challenges, most the result of chaotic management decisions -- including an exodus of advertisers from the network. Fidelity's Blue Chip Growth Fund stake in Twitter was valued at around $8.63 million as of November, according to a monthly disclosure and Fidelity Contrafund notice first reported today by Axios.  ( 47 min )

The share price of Bed Bath & Beyond reportedly dipped following the company revealing correspondence pertaining to its 2021 annual report that it had with the SEC.  ( 47 min )

Yields are up on a range of attractive investments—and many beat inflation. 12 ways to cash in.  ( 23 min )

The Securities Commission of the Bahamas says it is awaiting guidance from a local court on what to do with assets seized from FTX Digital Markets.  ( 26 min )

Here are seven major companies whose stocks moved on the week’s news.  ( 26 min )

If the economy stays robust in 2023, the Fed will make good on its threat of boosting rates above Wall Street’s expectations. That would be more bad news for stocks.  ( 22 min )

With mere hours left in the new year, things between Acacia Research and its former chief executive have apparently gotten dirty.  ( 24 min )

Energy, consumer staples, and healthcare stocks could continue to outperform. What you need to know.  ( 22 min )

Stocks of Take-Two Interactive Software, Micron Technology, and Warner Bros. Discovery all tanked. Some on Wall Street think 2023 will be a lot better.  ( 22 min )

Er is dit jaar voor een recordbedrag aan vuurwerk gekocht. Volgens de Belangenvereniging Pyrotechniek Nederland (BPN) hebben vuurwerkhandelaren een omzet van 110 miljoen euro gedraaid.  ( 4 min )

Op Oudejaarsavond wint iemand in Nederland 30 miljoen euro. Of twee mensen 15 miljoen euro, als de hoofdprijs van de Staatsloterij op twee halve loten valt. Als je automatisch meespeelt, wordt het gigabedrag 'gewoon' op je rekening gestort. Met een papieren lot moet je eerst even langs het kantoor. En dan ben je ineens geen gewone sterveling meer, maar een vermogensbeheerder.  ( 5 min )

Tegenwoordig worden besluiten over het al dan niet opendraaien van de oliekraan vaak genomen op basis van vergaderingen van OPEC+, waar dat eerder altijd 'gewoon' OPEC was. Die plus staat voor een groep landen die wel aan tafel zit, maar geen volwaardig lid is van de organisatie van olie-exporterende landen. "De plus is de facto Rusland", zegt energie-expert Jilles van den Beukel.  ( 4 min )

Niet alleen de boodschappen worden duurder, ook de zorgkosten stijgen. En dat kan een aanleiding zijn om ook naar je aanvullende verzekering te kijken. Waar moet je op letten?  ( 7 min )

Barriers to entry are the costs or other obstacles that prevent new competitors from easily entering an industry or area of business.  ( 23 min )

The top Pfizer shareholders are Frank A. D'amelio, Mikael Dolsten, Albert Bourla, Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and State Street.  ( 17 min )

S&P 500 stocks paid $565 billion in 2022, up 10% from 2021  ( 12 min )

Even if you don't have a 9-to-5 job—or any paid job—there are a number of good options for investing toward your retirement.  ( 19 min )

The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) is a variation of the consumer price index. It measures price changes for hourly or clerical workers.  ( 18 min )

An inferior good is a good whose demand drops when people's incomes rise; "inferior" indicates affordability, not quality.  ( 19 min )

Discover why you don't have to worry about a volatile market's impact on your simplified employee pension plan. Learn to use your SEP to navigate the markets.  ( 16 min )

Future value (FV) is the value of a current asset at a future date based on an assumed rate of growth over time.  ( 22 min )

In hard times companies may stop matching your 401(k) contribution, but there are ways to offset the hit.  ( 16 min )

First-in, first-out (FIFO) is a valuation method in which the assets produced or acquired first are sold, used, or disposed of first.  ( 22 min )

Get the timing right and you’ll be able to maximize the tax benefits of a Roth IRA. Get it wrong and you may be better off investing elsewhere.  ( 18 min )

Whichever type of retirement account you choose, these simple strategies will help you build a bigger nest egg for your future.  ( 22 min )

Roth IRAs and 457 retirement plans offer different tax advantages, and you may be eligible to contribute to both.  ( 20 min )

Defined-benefit plans are a thing of the past for most private-sector workers, but there are other ways to shore up your retirement.  ( 16 min )

The 30-year mortgage average rose again, building a week-long climb that has taken the average well into 7% territory.  ( 12 min )

SIMPLE IRAs and traditional IRAs are retirement savings vehicles that differ in their early distribution penalties and in who can participate in each type of plan.  ( 17 min )

Free enterprise is an economic system where few restrictions are placed on business activities and ownership in terms of trade and government intervention.  ( 20 min )

The American Opportunity Tax Credit offsets up to $2,500 of annual expenses that college students pay for tuition, school fees, and books.  ( 20 min )

Amgen produces relatively few drugs, but that doesn't mean it's any less essential or profitable.  ( 14 min )

Don't let high health care expenses derail your retirement plans.  ( 18 min )

The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act changed the rules for some tax credits to combat identity theft and fraud.  ( 20 min )

A tax refund is a state or federal reimbursement to a taxpayer who overpaid their taxes, often by having too much withheld from their paychecks.  ( 19 min )

Lean Six Sigma is a team-focused managerial approach that seeks to improve performance by eliminating waste and defects.  ( 19 min )

Marginal rate of substitution (MRS) is the willingness of a consumer to replace one good for another, as long as the new good is equally satisfying.  ( 18 min )

Web 2.0 describes the current state of the internet, which has more user-generated content and end-user functionality than its earlier incarnation.  ( 19 min )

A global economic slowdown will reduce the demand for copper, sending prices lower.  ( 22 min )

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Ramp-up of EPYC production and sales momentum for graphics chips are big positives. Also, Wall Street views on Murphy Oil, General Motors, Acuity Brands, and CarMax.  ( 22 min )

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Tesla allegedly ran afoul of the law when management told Florida employees not to complain to managers about work or discuss things like pay or hiring.  ( 24 min )

Real estate experts say the housing market will be less ferociously competitive next year, but it's still vital to plan ahead.  ( 47 min )

The top Pfizer shareholders are Frank A. D'amelio, Mikael Dolsten, Albert Bourla, Vanguard Group, BlackRock, and State Street.  ( 17 min )

Generac and Rivian Automotive were two bottom performing stocks this year.  ( 21 min )

The FTX founder and former CEO will reportedly enter a not guilty plea to eight charges of fraud from U.S. authorities.  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- The worst year for equity bulls since 2008 will also be remembered as one when the predominant investment strategies veered from one another by the most in two decades.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionProminent Texas Family Has $29 Million Embezzled by BookkeeperBenedict XVI, Pope Whose Resignation Shook Catholics, DiesAs Roads Split in 2022 Stocks, One Trade Made All the DifferenceOne of World’s Most Crowded Cities Gets First Mass-Tr  ( 49 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Cathie Wood’s worst-ever year wasn’t even over before the clouds started to gather for 2023.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionTrump Tax Returns Show How Write-Offs Shrank What He Owed to IRSOne of World’s Most Crowded Cities Gets First Mass-Transit RailGreta Thunberg Trolls Andrew Tate on Twitter After ArrestUS Weighs Sending Bradley Fighting Vehicles to Bolster UkraineFor the past few weeks, Wall Street has been slashing earnings expe  ( 47 min )

(Bloomberg) -- Merck & Co. notched its best yearly gain in more than two decades, making it the top-performing drugmaker in the S&P 500 in 2022 as investors rewarded the company for strong earnings and upbeat clinical trial data.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionProminent Texas Family Has $29 Million Embezzled by BookkeeperBenedict XVI, Pope Whose Resignation Shook Catholics, DiesOne of World’s Most Crowded Cities Gets First Mass-Transit RailAs Roads  ( 45 min )

U.S. stocks polished off their worst year since 2008 with a loss on Friday, bringing the year-to-date decline for the S&P 500 to 19.4%, its largest...  ( 23 min )

Cody Willard gets out his crystal ball and sees plenty of good news ahead.  ( 26 min )

Brian Demain of Janus Henderson makes the case for ON Semiconductor, TE Connectivity, and other stocks with a long runway and limited downside risk.  ( 22 min )

Chen and Sun replace Carsten Breitfeld and Edwin Goh on the board.  ( 14 min )

The S&P 500 is on target to post its worst annual performance since 2008, while energy sector posts record year  ( 46 min )

Treasury yields edge higher in a holiday-shortened session Friday, capping a brutal, record-breaking bond market selloff in 2022.  ( 25 min )

The self-described business genius seems to declare business losses year after year.  ( 48 min )

The U.S. dollar's status as one of the few dependable safe havens for investors during this year's markets mayhem started to erode during the fourth quarter,...  ( 25 min )

Bitcoin miners had a rough 2022, showing “how to not build a mining business,” However, industry experts don’t see 2023 as any better, unless markets improve significantly.  ( 51 min )

(Bloomberg) -- US interest-rate strategists mostly expect that Treasuries will extend their recent rally, dragging yields lower and steepening the curve in the second half of 2023 so long as labor market conditions soften and inflation ebbs.Most Read from BloombergElon Musk Becomes First Person Ever to Lose $200 BillionTrump Tax Returns Show How Write-Offs Shrank What He Owed to IRSGreta Thunberg Trolls Andrew Tate on Twitter After ArrestOne of World’s Most Crowded Cities Gets First Mass-Transit  ( 49 min )

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Some investors consider coal stocks dead from a long-term perspective. This is far from true.  ( 21 min )

Real estate was one of the worst-performing sectors in 2022, as rising interest rates and low demand pummeled both residential and commercial real estate investment trusts (REITs). The Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF has declined by 27.8% year to date. In comparison, the benchmark S&P 500 index is down only 19.7% in 2022. The growing concerns regarding an impending recession along with the Federal Reserve’s reiterated hawkish stance will likely keep the real estate sector under pressure in th  ( 48 min )

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As housing prices tumble across the country, institutional investors that had snapped up properties during a pandemic-induced increase in rental rates are now unloading their properties. Nationally, profit margins on median-priced single-family homes and condo sales across the U.S. decreased from 57.6% in the second quarter to 54.6% in the third quarter as home prices declined for the first time in nearly three years, according to ATTOM’s recently released 2022 U.S. Home Sales Report. Meanwhile,  ( 47 min )

Despite a brutal year, the trend is still not a friend for the bulls. Here's how the charts look going into 2023.  ( 12 min )

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U.S. stocks trade lower Friday afternoon, on track for their worst annual losses since 2008, as tax-loss harvesting along with anxieties about the outlook...  ( 26 min )

The stocks of Verizon Communications Inc. Intel Corp. and Dow Inc. are the biggest “dogs” of the Dow Jones Industrial Average as 2022 comes to an end. A Wall...  ( 23 min )

Evaluating relative strength is important when determining which stocks to buy. Relative strength shows which sectors or individual issues are outperforming market peers. In general, 2022 was a terrible year for the stock market, and with rising interest rates and recessionary fears, most real estate investment trusts (REITs) did not fare well. But some pockets of relative strength are beginning to emerge among the universe of REITs, and income investors who are looking ahead to 2023 would be wi  ( 48 min )

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) continue to weaken, with a number of them hitting new 12-month lows. These reflect the negative effects on the market of the higher interest rates that the Federal Reserve is pursuing. Other factors are at work, but this is a rate-sensitive group and they’re feeling the pain. Here are three New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)-traded REITs making the new lows lists lately: Clipper Realty Inc. (NYSE: CLPR) is a diversified real estate investment trust focused entir  ( 47 min )

The Treasury Department and the IRS issued some new guidelines on the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) EV tax credit, and for the time being it is bringing foreign automakers some good news ahead of the new year.  ( 48 min )

Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp. (NYSE: ACRE) is a mortgage real estate investment trust (mREIT) now going for just 78% of book value. The Atlanta-based mREIT’s market capitalization comes to $586 million, a relatively small figure for a New York Stock Exchange-listed real estate investment trust. Funds from operations (FFO) are up by 115% this year and the past five-year FFO results increased by 9.3%. Bank of America Securities issued a Buy on Ares in October with a price target of $13. The mR  ( 47 min )

If you have $100,000 to invest, you have many options to consider. We break down how to invest $100,000 to earn returns for your future goals.  ( 53 min )

Noted growth investor Cathie Wood is doubling down on Coinbase, despite lingering concerns over crypto winter. ARK Invest made its largest investment in the cryptocurrency exchange's stock since Dec. 14 on Thursday, adding about $5.5 million of the shares, based on closing prices. "The Hash" hosts discuss what to make of Wood buying the dip and her ongoing bitcoin conviction.  ( 45 min )

'I do not have a 401(k) at work.'  ( 26 min )

Tesla's stock may be a planetary play for some, but not for all.  ( 46 min )

Shares of Kala Pharmaceuticals Inc. have rocketed higher in for three-straight sessions, toward a more-than 8-fold gain, since the biopharmaceutical company...  ( 23 min )

The U.S. Treasury Department will now allow electric vehicles that are leased to qualify starting Jan. 1 for up to $7,500 in clean vehicle tax credits.  ( 25 min )

Former President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, paid $0 in income taxes for 2020.  ( 27 min )

Amazon stock is down 50% so far on the year. The stock must hold key support.  ( 11 min )

Cathie Wood has had a rough year, but in keeping with her reputation as a 'true believer', she's seizing the opportunity to buy more shares in one of her...  ( 24 min )

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Apple has formed a massive double-top pattern. Here's why a failing AAPL could mark the beginning of the end this market malaise.  ( 12 min )

The IRS raised retirement savings limits for 2023, but few people ever even reach them. Here's how you can change that to grow your money tax-free.  ( 50 min )

Qualcomm stock is one of the worst to own in January  ( 46 min )

China’s securities regulator said two Nasdaq-listed online brokers violated its domestic laws by allowing customers on the mainland to make cross-border trades.  ( 23 min )

Individual investors have braved the 2022 market selloff to buy shares of technology companies. So far, it hasn’t paid off. Many of the most popular buys among individuals this year have been [tech and growth stocks such as Tesla, Apple and Nvidia](https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-news  ( 24 min )

Valuations for the most expensive big tech stocks finally fell to more reasonable levels.  ( 27 min )

Baby Boomers' net worth has creeped into the millions. They're expected to pass on trillions to the next generation, but they might need these expert tips to protect it.  ( 48 min )